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BL52 UHP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

121,476 mi
Last recorded121,476 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 121,476 miles

Full inspection not possible , plastic outer sill covers refitted correctly

Fail 5 Apr 2018 121,466 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 11,988 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 108,739 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 108,736 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 102,160 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2014 95,747 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2014 95,747 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 89,603 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Fail 16 Feb 2013 89,603 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear silencer corroded.

Pass 21 Feb 2012 85,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 80,256 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 74,189 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 68,887 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2008 59,688 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 49,688 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 43,830 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 UHP 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 76.5%.

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 UHP, 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 UHP registered?

BL52 UHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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The MOT history for BL52 UHP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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