CarVerify

Free Car Check

BP52 AXN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,048 mi
Last recorded120,048 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 AXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 120,048 miles

Offside Front tyre showing wear on inner edge

steel brake pipes to rear showing some corrsion

Fail 8 Oct 2015 120,048 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front discs corroding

Offside Front tyre showing wear on inner edge

steel brake pipes to rear showing some corrsion

Pass 19 Aug 2014 106,709 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 90,350 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 82,456 miles

rear exhaust outer skin split

Fail 23 Aug 2012 82,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust outer skin split

Pass 2 Aug 2011 70,855 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 70,855 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre perrished.

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 48,947 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres are worn on inner edges.

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

unable to check outer sills due to bodykit fitment.

Pass 28 Jan 2009

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 29,984 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 30 Jan 2007 21,244 miles

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

covers fitted to outer sills

Pass 3 Jan 2006 14,029 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BP52 AXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AXN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BP52 AXN?

You can check the full history of BP52 AXN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BP52 AXN registered?

BP52 AXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is BP52 AXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP52 AXN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BP52 AXN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BP52 AXN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.