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BJ52 RGZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,000 mi
Last recorded124,000 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ52 RGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2014 124,000 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

engine mangment light on

Pass 2 Nov 2014 124,000 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

engine mangment light on

Pass 3 Nov 2013 100,076 miles

Engine management light on

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 3 Nov 2013 100,076 miles

Engine management light on

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 83,911 miles

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 83,911 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nail in front tyre

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

Pass 3 Nov 2011 70,248 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2011 70,248 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2011 133,089 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 124,274 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 124,274 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 112,881 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 87,759 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 87,449 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre is worn badly on the inner edge

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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BJ52 RGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ52 RGZ, 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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BJ52 RGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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