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BL52 ZRC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,558 mi
Last recorded73,558 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2008
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 ZRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 9 Jul 2008 73,558 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 73,558 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 May 2007 56,723 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 42,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZRC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 ZRC, 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 ZRC registered?

BL52 ZRC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is BL52 ZRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL52 ZRC shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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