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BN52 FMA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,542 mi
Last recorded83,542 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 FMA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2017 83,542 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

steering rack contaminated with oil but no visable leaks at time of test

Fail 22 Feb 2017 83,500 miles

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

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

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

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60% worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

steering rack contaminated with oil but no visable leaks at time of test

Pass 1 Mar 2016 74,933 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2015 60,381 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sill covers fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2015 60,344 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

both rear tyres perished

brake pipe corroded

play in both top mounts

Pass 18 Feb 2014 58,686 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 56,731 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 8 Feb 2012

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

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

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

coolant leak from engine water pump area

Pass 8 Feb 2012

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

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

coolant leak from engine water pump area

Pass 8 Feb 2011 44,288 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 36,970 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Jan 2009 28,853 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s wing mirror cover cracked

Pass 19 Nov 2007 21,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

brake peadl rubber worn

n/s/f tyre side wall cut

n/s/r body trim security?

o/s mirror backing missing

o/s/f tyre slightly worn

play in n/s/ & o/s front top suspension mounts

Pass 14 Nov 2006 17,529 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 12,998 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 FMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BN52 FMA, 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 FMA registered?

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

Is BN52 FMA safe to buy?

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