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BD52 XTO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

221,296 mi
Last recorded221,296 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XTO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 221,296 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 206,961 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 193,013 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 178,599 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 160,407 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2013 141,615 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 141,615 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 130,632 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 122,909 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2011 122,904 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 113,664 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 103,039 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2009 103,039 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2008 98,790 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2008 98,789 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 94,093 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust rear box outer skin corroded though inner skin still intact

off side rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 3 Jan 2006 84,122 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly mishaped. †offside front tyre- slight indent in sidewall.

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 XTO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 XTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD52 XTO registered?

BD52 XTO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is BD52 XTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 XTO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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