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BD52 WPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

92,222 mi
Last recorded92,222 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 WPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2023 92,222 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction parking permit in drivers view, just needs relocating (3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides, front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp lenses are cloudy and affecting beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play wheel bearing has play and is noisy (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides, short sections from load sensing valve to flex hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up wheel bearing has a lot of play, and is noisy (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear sections are a little corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust mounting defective rear silencer is corroded, also the joint from it to the centre section, flanges and fixings are heavily corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front strut top mounts have quite a bit of movement (with vehicle lifted)

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is perished/cracked (this tyre is 13 years old) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre at 2mm, and rubber is perished (tyre is 10 years old) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside offside wiper hit the 'A' pillar

Oil leak, but not excessive engine oily underneath, steering rack is also oily but appears to be from engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

Pass 25 Oct 2022 86,094 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lamp lenses hazy, slightly affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded/coming away

Fail 21 Oct 2022 86,094 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken coil spring broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex section deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front lamp lenses hazy, slightly affecting beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread at 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

clutch pedal anti slip rubber missing

rear silencer outer skin corroded/coming away

Pass 20 Oct 2021 81,171 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 74,043 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2019 69,144 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 66,709 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 63,166 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Apr 2017 63,166 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 59,609 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 55,867 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,570 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 47,287 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 43,661 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 40,759 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 34,864 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 26,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 20,386 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 20,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 13,361 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 6,086 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 5,783 miles

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 WPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WPX, 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 WPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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