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BL52 TFX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

238,847 mi
Last recorded238,847 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 TFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2019 238,847 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2019 238,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 227,245 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 227,236 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 213,085 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2017 213,085 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 200,748 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 200,748 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2015 186,063 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 186,063 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 175,937 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 175,935 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Oct 2013 164,245 miles

Back exhaust box slighty corroded.

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

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

Rear seat belts not tested because of seat folded down and other equipment.

Pass 22 Oct 2013 164,245 miles

Back exhaust box slighty corroded.

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

Rear seat belts not tested because of seat folded down and other equipment.

Pass 19 Apr 2012 147,783 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 133,894 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 117,248 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 14 Nov 2008 93,947 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

front brake unbalance

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 20 Nov 2007 82,983 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 70,857 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 56,063 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 TFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TFX, 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 BL52 TFX registered?

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

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