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BU52 KGX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

79,867 mi
Last recorded79,867 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 KGX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 79,867 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 78,731 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front to centre section joint is a bit loose and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 88T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/65R15 88T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 76,497 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2024 76,434 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2023 74,433 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2022 72,498 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 70,794 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hub (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2020 69,158 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from hose to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 66,892 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside front to rear and offside rear flexi to wheel cylnder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 64,752 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 61,723 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jul 2017 61,687 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65/15 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jul 2016 58,732 miles

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

front tyres cracking

Pass 13 Jul 2015 55,697 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Fail 13 Jul 2015 55,697 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre sidewall perished

offside front tyre sidewall perished

Pass 7 Jul 2014 52,878 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall perished

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 10 Jul 2013 50,070 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 46,740 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 44,595 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 44,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 42,211 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 40,361 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 36,947 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,921 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 24,267 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 18,812 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 KGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 BU52 KGX, 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 KGX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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