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BP52 JYX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2010
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

172,942 mi
Last recorded172,942 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2009
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 JYX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2009 172,942 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2009 172,942 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2009 161,527 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 11 Mar 2009 161,514 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 142,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 117,306 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 117,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 118,552 miles

rear exhaust join moderate-heavily corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2007 118,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust join moderate-heavily corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2007 108,885 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 108,881 miles

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

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

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 108,553 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2006 95,748 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 JYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 JYX, 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 BP52 JYX registered?

BP52 JYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 February 2003.

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