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BU52 GXZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,080 mi
Last recorded101,080 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 GXZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2016 101,080 miles

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar mounting. (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in the tread area but not exposing cords.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Speedometer 50% illuminated.

Fail 22 Feb 2016 101,079 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' wipers don`t self park (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' wipers don`t self park (8.3.1b)

Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar mounting. (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front tyre has a deep cut in the tread area but not exposing cords.

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Speedometer 50% illuminated.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 91,599 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2015 91,599 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 82,916 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2014 82,915 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 72,930 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2013 72,930 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,359 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 62,359 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 55,193 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2011 55,192 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 48,639 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 48,639 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 43,464 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 40,359 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2007 40,359 miles

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Nov 2006 37,116 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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BU52 GXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BU52 GXZ, 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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BU52 GXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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