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BP52 LTZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,372 mi
Last recorded123,372 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 LTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2021 123,372 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2021 123,372 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Jul 2020 119,331 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jul 2020 119,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 115,464 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s + o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 May 2019 115,060 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Seat belt retracting mechanism defective Centre rear (7.1.2 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Nearside and offside deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 May 2018 111,252 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses,discoloured (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front bumper not 100% secure(accident damage)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 20% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake ,slower to come on (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front mirror glass not 100 % secure

Rear coil spring corroded both springs light corrosion,OFFSIDE APPEARS TO BE FITTED UPSIDE DOWN,secure in position though (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corrosion

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

Fail 19 May 2018 110,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall ,small lump (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both front lenses,discoloured (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front bumper not 100% secure(accident damage)

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. foot brake slower to come on 20% inbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. handbrake ,slower to come on (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front mirror glass not 100 % secure

Rear coil spring corroded both springs light corrosion,OFFSIDE APPEARS TO BE FITTED UPSIDE DOWN,secure in position though (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust system corrosion

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

Pass 5 Aug 2017 106,163 miles

Centre to rear brake pipes corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2017 106,162 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake caliper locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Centre to rear brake pipes corroded

Engine covers and under trays fitted

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust corroded

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Aug 2016 102,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

knock from steering

Fail 3 Aug 2016 102,392 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres cracked on sidewall

knock from steering

Pass 1 Aug 2015 98,747 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 89,640 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2014 89,640 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 78,148 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted.

Pass 18 Jul 2012 68,629 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 63,479 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 63,479 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 50,202 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 50,202 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 47,809 miles

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

Fail 2 Oct 2009 47,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

front and rear brake discs in very poor condition

Pass 27 Sep 2007 45,042 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,082 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 26,733 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 LTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 LTZ, 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 LTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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