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BP52 ABO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

98,749 mi
Last recorded98,749 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 ABO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 98,749 miles

EML lamp on

both front tyres wearing on edges

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

oil leak

Pass 12 Feb 2015 92,314 miles

Oil leak

back box in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Fail 7 Feb 2015 92,314 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Oil leak

back box in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light on

Pass 31 Jan 2014 85,667 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 31 Jan 2014 85,667 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Feb 2013 79,219 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

exhaust back and middles sections are corroded

nearside front tyre slightly perished/cracked

slight oil leak from engine/gearbox

Pass 10 Feb 2012 72,610 miles

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

advise service

gearoil leak n/s

slight play in n/s/r wheelbearing

Pass 2 Feb 2011 65,462 miles

slight gearoil leak n/s

Pass 12 Feb 2010 59,396 miles

gearoil leak n/s

Pass 13 Feb 2009 53,268 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

advise a good service

Pass 20 Feb 2008 46,923 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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BP52 ABO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BP52 ABO, 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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BP52 ABO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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