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BP52 XDJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

238,763 mi
Last recorded238,763 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 XDJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2026 238,763 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2025 229,730 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2024 220,526 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 218,079 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2022 210,613 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 201,195 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 193,472 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2020 193,367 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 182,476 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2018 171,434 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 105,489 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 152,210 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Mar 2015 141,452 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 128,828 miles

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

Fail 22 Oct 2012 136,055 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 136,055 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 103,137 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 80,173 miles

n/s inner drive shaft boot split

wear to both rear discs

Fail 27 Jan 2010 80,167 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front headlamp dip beam bulbs different tints

Pass 17 Jan 2009 70,873 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 60,063 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 45,167 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 32,534 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 XDJ, 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

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What year was BP52 XDJ registered?

BP52 XDJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is BP52 XDJ safe to buy?

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