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BD52 WPM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

160,050 mi
Last recorded160,050 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WPM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 160,050 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside, offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside, offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside, offside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 160,050 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside, offside (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside, offside front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside, offside (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside, offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2016 159,574 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 May 2014 158,078 miles

n/s and o/s parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair [3.7.a.7]

Fail 27 May 2014 158,078 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 156,806 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2013 156,806 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 149,761 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Mar 2012 149,689 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 144,562 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jan 2010 130,655 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 130,649 miles

Offside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 115,976 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2009 115,975 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 16 Jan 2008 100,916 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 100,916 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 84,458 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 66,983 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 66,983 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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BD52 WPM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 2003 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.2% with a typical mileage of 74,512 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BD52 WPM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 23 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BD52 WPM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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