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BL52 UWU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

215,146 mi
Last recorded215,146 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 UWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 215,146 miles

handbrake travvle..

o/s n/s strut top mounts slight upper movment rough on lock to lock

Pass 3 Aug 2016 208,831 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Aug 2016 208,783 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 200,654 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 194,734 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 188,151 miles

Exhaust slightly coroded at rear silencer

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 6 Aug 2012 168,962 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

OSF tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 168,962 miles

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

OSF tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 2 Aug 2011 149,048 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2011 149,048 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 133,319 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

front wipers slightly smearing

rear heat sheild loose

Fail 21 Jul 2010 133,319 miles

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

front wipers slightly smearing

rear heat sheild loose

Pass 23 Jul 2009 122,240 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 117,340 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear

front number plate tarnished

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 14 Jul 2008 117,340 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear

front number plate tarnished

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 20 Jul 2007 114,314 miles

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

front brake discs wearing

rear silencer deteriorationg

Pass 20 Jul 2007 114,314 miles

front brake discs wearing

rear silencer deteriorationg

Pass 20 Jun 2006 107,131 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 99,778 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 99,778 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 UWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UWU, 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 UWU registered?

BL52 UWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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