MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,381 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
engine light on
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
engine light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear silencer outer casing starting to corrode
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 YDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 YDE, 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 YDE registered?
BL52 YDE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.
Is BL52 YDE safe to buy?
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