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BN52 JPF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,999 mi
Last recorded67,999 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 JPF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 67,999 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 48,011 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 48,011 miles

Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 47,990 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

gearbox oil leak

nearside rear tyre slight cracking

rear number plate slight water damage

slight play in both steering arm's

Pass 16 Feb 2013 46,216 miles

nsf tyre has a cut on the sidewall and is wearing thin on outter edge

osr tyre sidewall is perrished

Fail 16 Feb 2013 46,216 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nsf tyre has a cut on the sidewall and is wearing thin on outter edge

osr tyre sidewall is perrished

Pass 6 Feb 2012 43,963 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2012 43,955 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nsf tyre has a cut on the sidewall

osr tyre perrished

Fail 14 Feb 2011 42,738 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 42,738 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,799 miles

slight play in o/s/f suspension top mounting

Pass 10 Jan 2009 36,868 miles

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 1 Dec 2007 33,048 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2006 28,923 miles

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

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

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 JPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 JPF, 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 JPF registered?

BN52 JPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 February 2003.

Is BN52 JPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 JPF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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