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BN52 XJO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

112,034 mi
Last recorded112,034 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 XJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 112,034 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 8 Feb 2018 112,030 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi to centre pipe & rear box leaking gasses (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2017 107,039 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 107,035 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Feb 2016 105,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM HEAVILY PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 105,456 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm BALD INNER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM HEAVILY PERISHED (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 97,130 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 97,116 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 87,451 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 87,448 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 77,566 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 77,566 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 67,926 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2012 67,926 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 57,868 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2011 57,657 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 48,058 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED ON OUTER WALLS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 42,703 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 38,522 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,615 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2007 33,615 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 29,324 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 27,463 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2005 27,463 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 XJO, 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 XJO registered?

BN52 XJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is BN52 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 XJO shows 24 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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