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BP52 SXW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

177,437 mi
Last recorded177,437 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2024 177,437 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2023
Fail 31 Jan 2023

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Fail 26 Jan 2023

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

unable to open bonnet

Pass 25 Jan 2022
Pass 25 Jan 2021 155,210 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 151,478 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 149,771 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 145,888 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2017 139,473 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 130,367 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 122,736 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 116,879 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 116,879 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 113,657 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2012 107,297 miles

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

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Fail 18 Jan 2012 107,138 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 19 Jan 2011 102,194 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2010 95,565 miles

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

slight wear / play in nearside steering rack arm

Pass 16 Jan 2009 88,235 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 81,799 miles

slight play in nearside rack arm.

Pass 19 Jan 2007 70,925 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 61,249 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 61,249 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 SXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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