MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,264 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust coroded
oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust coroded
oil leak
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres bald on inner edges
eml on
exhaust system in general is coroded
o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge
sump coroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both front tyres bald on inner edges
eml on
exhaust system in general is coroded
o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge
sump coroded
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
both front wipers deteriated
engine management warning lamp on
oil leak
rear exhaust joint section coroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
both front wipers deteriated
engine management warning lamp on
oil leak
rear exhaust joint section coroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rear box coroded and peeling
exhaust rear joint coroded
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust rear box coroded and peeling
exhaust rear joint coroded
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
battery warning lamp on
both front brake disks lipped
engine management warning lamp
exhaust rear box coroded and peeling
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
battery warning lamp on
both front brake disks lipped
engine management warning lamp
exhaust rear box coroded and peeling
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front to rear brake pipes slightly coroded
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Coolant leak
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
front to rear brake pipes slightly coroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front wipers slightly smearing
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM
EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED OUTER CASING
N/S/F TRACK ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY
N/S/R TYRE PERISH OUTER TYRE WALL
Nearside rear tyre slight cracking
Centre and rear exhaust started to deteriorate not blowing
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG52 GCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
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 BG52 GCV, 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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BG52 GCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 2003.
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