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BG52 XPE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2021
Tests27 (15 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

205,212 mi
Last recorded205,212 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 XPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 12 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2020 205,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front position lamp dull

Offside headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

radiator warning light on

spanner warning light on

Fail 1 Jun 2020 205,212 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front position lamp dull

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

radiator warning light on

spanner warning light on

Fail 18 Mar 2020 205,180 miles

Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

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

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Mar 2019 190,783 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 190,779 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 178,075 miles

Both front tyres low on tread and wearing on inner edge

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2017 171,543 miles

Engine management light n

Fail 29 Mar 2017 171,539 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 159,728 miles

engine light on

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 29 Mar 2016 159,654 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine light on

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2015 145,833 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2015 145,833 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 139,712 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 139,526 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/f outer tyre edge worn .....

wipers smear .....

Pass 21 Mar 2013 133,608 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2013 133,608 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 122,526 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 122,526 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

n/s/f tyre splitting around sidewalls

rear centre seatbelt obstructed (not checked)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 112,780 miles

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear seat belt has child seat fitted making full exam difficult

rear exhaust heatshield loose fitting to floor

rear exhaust tail box in poor condition

rear wiper arm damaged

Fail 14 Feb 2011 112,761 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearside front wheel trim missing

nearside rear seat belt has child seat fitted making full exam difficult

rear exhaust heatshield loose fitting to floor

rear exhaust tail box in poor condition

rear wiper arm damaged

Pass 10 Feb 2010 100,788 miles

Both w/blades split at ends

Exhaust rear silencer getting corroded and union corroded also

N/S/R tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear at outer edge

Rear wiper arm broken and abit loose

Pass 10 Feb 2009 88,589 miles

Both door mirror covers missing

Rear brakes abit noisey

Rear exhaust silencer/centre pipe union getting corroded

Rear wiper arm abit damaged

Pass 19 Feb 2008 70,952 miles

Offside rear tyre shows irregular wear.

Rear brake load valve arm was found stiff. Freed off and lubricated.

Rear exhaust joint is very rusty.

Pass 2 Feb 2007 51,494 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 51,494 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pads appear low.

Rear of exhaust is rusty.

Fail 11 Jan 2006 38,829 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 38,829 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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BG52 XPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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