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BL52 EXT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

142,574 mi
Last recorded142,574 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 EXT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2013 142,574 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 133,069 miles

Exhaust tail box in poor condition

Fail 9 Jan 2012 133,065 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust tail box in poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2011 122,374 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 122,374 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 110,581 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 96,522 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 87,419 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 74,748 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 62,721 miles

Front brake pads worn low

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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BL52 EXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BL52 EXT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BL52 EXT?

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What year was BL52 EXT registered?

BL52 EXT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is BL52 EXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 EXT shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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