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BL52 FZY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

139,516 mi
Last recorded139,516 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 139,516 miles

both head lights blured

rear wiper blade worn

slight cracking on near side front tyre inner tyre side wall

Fail 8 Jun 2017 139,292 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and will not ajust (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and will not ajust (1.8.A.1b)

rear wiper blade worn

slight cracking on near side front tyre inner tyre side wall

Pass 6 Jul 2016 135,242 miles

battery insucure but in a box

diffrent size tyres fitterd on front and back

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade worn

Fail 6 Jul 2016 135,242 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both front parking lights blue (1.1.A.3e)

battery insucure but in a box

diffrent size tyres fitterd on front and back

front tyres worn on inner edges

rear wiper blade worn

Pass 6 Jul 2015 132,816 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 132,816 miles

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 125,504 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2014 125,504 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 122,355 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 122,355 miles

Front Body has excessive displacement which may lead to loss of vehicle control (6.1.B.1a)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 18 Jun 2012 117,708 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2012 117,708 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 111,564 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 111,564 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 110,365 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2006 48,437 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 36,543 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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BL52 FZY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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