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BN52 FLX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

137,428 mi
Last recorded137,428 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 FLX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 137,428 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 123,204 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all coil springs corroded

Fail 27 Nov 2015 123,204 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

all coil springs corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2014 116,645 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2014 116,645 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2013 106,020 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 106,020 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 97,124 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 97,124 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2011 93,166 miles

damage to front end of car behind bumper / radiator etc

eml on

nearside headlamp unit slight movement

steering rack damp

Pass 12 Dec 2008 40,439 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 22,216 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads & disc's slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn & side wall cut

o/s/f door check strap security poor

Fail 23 Nov 2007 22,216 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust system corroded

front brake pads & disc's slightly worn

n/s/f tyre worn & side wall cut

o/s/f door check strap security poor

o/s/r lamp cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2006 18,546 miles

dampness around steering rack

near side front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2006 18,532 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 15,403 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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BN52 FLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BN52 FLX, 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 BN52 FLX registered?

BN52 FLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is BN52 FLX safe to buy?

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