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BL52 XTC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,882 mi
Last recorded91,882 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 XTC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 91,882 miles

Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer slight blow

vehicle presented coolant level below minimum

Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,325 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 21 Jan 2020 90,325 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 22 Jan 2019 87,715 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,288 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Jan 2017 78,576 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 78,556 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 74,758 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both front (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 70,286 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 66,605 miles

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

off side headlight main beam bulb insercure

Fail 7 Jan 2014 66,604 miles

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

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

off side headlight main beam bulb insercure

Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,840 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 63,148 miles

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

rear exhaust box corroded and one of two brackets corroded and broken, but still supported

steering rack damp with oil but no leak found

various suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2011 61,267 miles

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

rear exhaust bracket broken but exhaust still well supported

Pass 7 Jan 2010 59,289 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 57,475 miles

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

Fail 15 Jan 2009 57,475 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 53,065 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2006 45,831 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2006 45,831 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL52 XTC registered?

BL52 XTC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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