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BL52 ZRF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

212,297 mi
Last recorded212,297 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL52 ZRF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 212,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 196,721 miles

1x rear exhaust bracket broken exhaust system still surported

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

back box outercasing slightly corroded

both axle bushes slightly perished

both front top shocker bearings becoming stiff

both front tyres close to legal limit and wearing on inner edges

both number plates slightly damaged and slightly discoloured

both rear shockers have a light misting of oil

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

both wipers slightly smearing screen

chin in windscreen

engine slightly noisey

nearside front shocker has a light misting of oil

nearside headlamp aim on lower limit

offside front shocker has a slight misting of oil

slight play in offside bottom ball joint

Pass 24 Feb 2010 179,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2009 165,255 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2009 165,255 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 150,307 miles

several stone chips in windscreen

Fail 25 Feb 2008 150,307 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

several stone chips in windscreen

Pass 23 Jan 2007 129,099 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

several small chips in windscreen

Pass 15 Feb 2006 115,694 miles

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 ZRF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZRF, 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 ZRF registered?

BL52 ZRF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 February 2003.

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