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BL52 TBX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,116 mi
Last recorded145,116 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 TBX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2021 145,116 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs around spring tops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 145,115 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear chassis legs around spring tops (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 142,856 miles

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 25 Sep 2019 140,127 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v boot leaking slightly

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/65/14 worn on both edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2018 136,956 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 15 Sep 2018 136,956 miles

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Axle area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2017 133,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

battery held in with tie wraps but not inscure

plastic sill covers fitted full inspection not possible

Fail 14 Sep 2017 133,216 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

battery held in with tie wraps but not inscure

plastic sill covers fitted full inspection not possible

Pass 19 Sep 2016 129,026 miles

Engine oil level low

Engine over heated during MOT

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Center & rear sections (7.1.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 15 Sep 2015 124,979 miles

Exhaust center & rear sections connecting flange excessively corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 9 Sep 2015 124,917 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Exhaust center & rear sections connecting flange excessively corroded

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 11 Sep 2014 120,919 miles

Both front wipers split, but clearing the screen

NSF tyre cracking

OSF tyre cracking

Sill covers fitted

Slight power steering leak from the rack area

Fail 4 Sep 2014 120,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Both front wipers split, but clearing the screen

NSF tyre cracking

OSF tyre cracking

Rear brake pipes corroded

Sill covers fitted

Slight power steering leak from the rack area

Pass 5 Sep 2013 117,559 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 117,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2012 112,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advanced rust to underside rear brake pipes

advanced wear to o/s front r/bar drop arm

rust to vehicle underside

Fail 25 Sep 2012 112,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advanced rust to underside rear brake pipes

advanced wear to o/s front r/bar drop arm

rust to vehicle underside

Pass 26 Sep 2011 105,169 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 100,626 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Fail 18 Sep 2010 100,626 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine management light on

Pass 26 Sep 2009 95,266 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Sep 2008 89,838 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2007 82,857 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 82,857 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 76,050 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 76,018 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 TBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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

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