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BP52 ACV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

187,407 mi
Last recorded187,407 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 ACV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 187,407 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 187,407 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mk yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded mk yellow (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2017 183,733 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2017 183,733 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 179,805 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 26 Jan 2016 179,805 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 175,665 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 175,665 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

off side rear backing plate wet/suspect cyl leaking

Pass 24 Jan 2014 170,372 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 170,306 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 163,734 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

offside rear tyre perished/cracked to excess

Pass 25 Jan 2012 155,452 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 28 Jan 2011 146,871 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 138,689 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 125,804 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 28 Dec 2007 119,434 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 119,434 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 109,305 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2006 80,261 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 ACV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 BP52 ACV, 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 ACV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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