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BL52 WXG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Aug 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

107,811 mi
Last recorded107,811 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2026 107,811 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2025 102,953 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both head lamps (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both rear wheels (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 89,977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 79,863 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 70,952 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2022 70,952 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2021 63,177 miles

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear n/s and o/s tyres slight misshape inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 26 Jun 2021 63,177 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively x 2 (1.2.1 (e))

Rear n/s and o/s tyres slight misshape inner edge

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Jun 2020 57,124 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 50,333 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 48,258 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 48,257 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Apr 2017 45,806 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2016 44,115 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 41,381 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted.

Pass 29 Apr 2014 39,201 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 39,201 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 37,088 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 34,199 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 31,517 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 29,649 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,874 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 23,915 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 20,637 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,637 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 14,747 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2006 14,747 miles

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BL52 WXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 WXG, 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 WXG registered?

BL52 WXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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