MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,052 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x 2 (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
exhaust deteriorated
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
outer sill covers fitted
slight play offside and nearside front top shockabsorber mountings
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
outer sill covers fitted
slight play offside and nearside front top shockabsorber mountings
outer sill covers fitted
slight play offside and nearside front top shockabsorber mountings
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
outer sill covers fitted
rear bumper damaged
slight play offside and nearside front top shockabsorber mountings
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
outer sill covers fitted
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge
outer sill covers fitted
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
outer sill covers fitted
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BL52 XFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.
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 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 XFJ, 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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BL52 XFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 January 2003.
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