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BG52 RZY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

116,119 mi
Last recorded116,119 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 RZY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2012 116,119 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 143,175 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 124,049 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 124,049 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 107,319 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 107,319 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 91,470 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 66,475 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2006 66,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear seat's fitted

Pass 10 Jan 2006 54,586 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 54,586 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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BG52 RZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 RZY, 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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What year was BG52 RZY registered?

BG52 RZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BG52 RZY shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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