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BL52 ZZK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

276,770 mi
Last recorded276,770 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2016 276,770 miles

Damage to windscreen

Pass 28 Jun 2015 272,770 miles

crack in screen oil leak n/s o/s rear cill has a built up rust rear back box hanger broken but still supported front reg plate cracked

Pass 17 Jun 2014 268,067 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2014 268,067 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 249,255 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 249,255 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cracks to alternater belt

Pass 30 Mar 2012 224,421 miles

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

screw in n/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Mar 2012 224,421 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

slight noise n/s/f wheel bearing

screw in n/s/r tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2011 204,833 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Mar 2011 204,833 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 178,808 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 167,763 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 167,763 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 145,778 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 137,284 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2006 137,284 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2006 113,689 miles

Front Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 Jan 2006 113,689 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 ZZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 ZZK, 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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BL52 ZZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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