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BP52 ABZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

70,853 mi
Last recorded70,853 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 ABZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2014 70,853 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 70,427 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 64,443 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated

nearside door mirror damaged (backing missing) leaving minor sharp edges (not likely to cause injury)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged less than 25mm but deep enough to reach cords

nearside wiper blade defective

poor beam image offside headlamp (dipped beam)

steering rack damp with oil (power assisted rack)

Fail 12 Jul 2013 64,345 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

front exhaust section slightly deteriorated

nearside door mirror damaged (backing missing) leaving minor sharp edges (not likely to cause injury)

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged less than 25mm but deep enough to reach cords

nearside wiper blade defective

poor beam image offside headlamp (dipped beam)

steering rack damp with oil (power assisted rack)

Pass 7 Jul 2012 58,297 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine oil level below minimum (added 1lt)

nearside steering rack damp with oil/fluid

poor beam image from offside and nearside headlamps

Fail 7 Jul 2012 58,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

engine oil level below minimum (added 1lt)

nearside steering rack damp with oil/fluid

poor beam image from offside and nearside headlamps

Pass 30 Apr 2011 52,695 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 48,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 44,574 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)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2008 40,030 miles

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

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

Pass 1 May 2007 34,577 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,868 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 ABZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ABZ, 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 ABZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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