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BF52 WBV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

129,386 mi
Last recorded129,386 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF52 WBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2022 129,386 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2022 129,288 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Inner tie arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 122,188 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front wheels 16" rear wheels 15"

Pass 21 Mar 2020 114,993 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2019 105,693 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension and chassis components corroded.

Fail 28 Mar 2019 105,629 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Various suspension and chassis components corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2018 97,350 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 91,288 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 84,181 miles

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

Rear coil spring corroded offside nearside (2.4.C.1b)

service brake: service brake efficiency just met. it would appear that the brake system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 23 Jan 2015 79,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2014 76,185 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 72,341 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 69,176 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 69,176 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 May 2010 64,276 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2009 42,732 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 42,732 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 27,987 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2008 27,987 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2007 23,335 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 23,335 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 18,801 miles

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

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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BF52 WBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg 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 BF52 WBV, 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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BF52 WBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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