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BU52 LPE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

112,021 mi
Last recorded112,021 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 LPE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 112,021 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 88,140 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 88,140 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 73,169 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Jan 2015 65,632 miles

centre rear light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jan 2015 65,632 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre rear light not working

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 58,178 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2014 58,178 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2013 51,866 miles

movement front top strut mountings

rear brakes noisey

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Jan 2012 44,670 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 36,547 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 29,988 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Jan 2009 23,432 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Jan 2008 16,491 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 25 Jan 2007 12,859 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 11,023 miles

rear brakes noisey

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BU52 LPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LPE, 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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What year was BU52 LPE registered?

BU52 LPE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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