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BD52 XXL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

206,286 mi
Last recorded206,286 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 XXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2019 206,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 2 Feb 2019 206,286 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2018 203,128 miles

Both front upper strut top mounts have play in

Both outer sills are covered

Exhaust deteriorated and slightly leaking

Front sub frame corroded

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 203,121 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Both front upper strut top mounts have play in

Both outer sills are covered

Exhaust deteriorated and slightly leaking

Front sub frame corroded

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 192,639 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2016 192,544 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Emissions not tested exhaust tail missing (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 179,227 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

rear brake pipes showing rust advise attention

Fail 30 Jan 2015 164,813 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

rear brake pipes some rusting advise attention

Pass 30 Jan 2015 164,813 miles

rear brake pipes some rusting advise attention

Pass 31 Jan 2014 149,931 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2014 149,931 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 133,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

emssion s only just passed

Pass 8 Feb 2013 133,590 miles

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

emssion s only just passed

Pass 7 Feb 2012 116,209 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 116,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 109,457 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 109,457 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Mar 2010 101,990 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 101,778 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2009 101,752 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2008 98,261 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 98,261 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2007 90,590 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 79,286 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 XXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XXL, 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 XXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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