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BP52 TDO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,178 mi
Last recorded134,178 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 134,178 miles

NSF AND NSR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE LEAKING SLIGHTLY

NSF TYRE US WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Fail 16 May 2017 134,178 miles

NSF AND NSR SHOCK ABSORBERS ARE LEAKING SLIGHTLY

NSF TYRE US WORN CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 131,481 miles

Covers missing from both door mirrors

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 16 Feb 2016 131,452 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Covers missing from both door mirrors

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

Rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 2 Feb 2015 124,291 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres low on tread

Fail 2 Feb 2015 124,291 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear tyres low on tread

Pass 28 Jan 2014 116,510 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2014 116,510 miles

Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 106,984 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Fail 4 Feb 2013 106,952 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 26 Jan 2012 98,724 miles

Front brake discs corroded on edges

Pass 11 Feb 2011 92,777 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 85,930 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 85,926 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leaking from vacuum pump

Pass 28 Jan 2009 80,476 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 62,996 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 48,675 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 34,929 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 TDO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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