MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,224 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
condition of rear exhaust joint
plastic sill covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust system corroded
nearside front suspension strut top has play -BORDERLINE
offside front suspension strut top has play -BORDERLINE
exhaust heavily corroded in places
front tyres close to wear bars
n/s/r shock damp
slight play in front top shock mounts
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
exhaust heavily corroded in places
front tyres close to wear bars
n/s/r shock damp
slight play in front top shock mounts
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BL52 XEF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.
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 XEF, 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 XEF registered?
BL52 XEF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2003.
Is BL52 XEF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BL52 XEF shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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