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BL52 ZPY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

89,824 mi
Last recorded89,824 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 ZPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2014 89,824 miles

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2014 89,824 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 74,683 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 67,110 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 60,551 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2011 60,551 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust box corroded

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 56,641 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 16 May 2009 52,726 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 52,090 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 50,790 miles

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

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

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
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BL52 ZPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZPY, 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 ZPY registered?

BL52 ZPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

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