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BD52 ZFT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 ZFT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2020

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))

headlight levelling device taped over

Fail 18 Jun 2020

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim not tested both (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative both (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all corroded at the rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Jun 2019

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 May 2019

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Jun 2018

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 30 May 2018

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both to front hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 88,480 miles

oil low

play in front top shock absorber mounts when jacked up

rear brake pipe corroding

slight exhaust blow from front to centre joint

steering rack damp

Fail 24 Jun 2017 88,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

oil low

play in front top shock absorber mounts when jacked up

rear brake pipe corroding

slight exhaust blow from front to centre joint

steering rack damp

Pass 21 Jun 2016 77,744 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 69,416 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 54,613 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking in treads

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2014 54,613 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking in treads

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 48,700 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 43,430 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 38,481 miles

Centre Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

slight cracking to n/s/r/ tyre tread

Pass 26 Mar 2010 33,959 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,285 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 23,801 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2008 23,801 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 16,734 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 10,872 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2005 10,283 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 ZFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZFT, 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 ZFT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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