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BD52 XYV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,607 mi
Last recorded156,607 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2017 156,607 miles

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front tyre curbed

outer sills covered by plastic trim

Fail 9 Jan 2017 156,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill under car (2.4.A.3)

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

Trailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded

nearside front tyre curbed

outer sills covered by plastic trim

Pass 21 Dec 2015

exhaust rear corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2015

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust rear corroded

Pass 3 Jan 2015

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Fail 3 Jan 2015

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak from engine

Pass 4 Jan 2014 138,945 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 138,945 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2013

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)

rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 5 Jan 2013

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

rear exhaust heavily corroded

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 7 Jan 2012

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012
Pass 8 Jan 2011 119,543 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2011 119,543 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 109,835 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s mirror damaged

Fail 9 Jan 2010 109,835 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jan 2009 99,394 miles

manufacturers undertray installed limiting inspection to certain components.

Fail 28 Jan 2009 99,394 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

manufacturers undertray installed limiting inspection to certain components.

Pass 27 Feb 2008 85,573 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 76,395 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 66,517 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 XYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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

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