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BK52 HVD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

69,686 mi
Last recorded69,686 miles
Recorded on21 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 HVD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 May 2012 69,686 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2012 69,678 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 66,453 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Fail 9 Jun 2011 66,450 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

offside front brake pipe corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 52,934 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 52,764 miles

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

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

Both Rear Axle Mount Bushes Perishing

Exhaust System Rusting

Outer Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 15 Jun 2009 39,897 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 35,091 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 26,162 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 19,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 14,365 miles

N/s and O/s front bumper corners scuffed and damaged.

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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BK52 HVD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BK52 HVD, 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 BK52 HVD registered?

BK52 HVD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BK52 HVD shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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