MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,021 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
centre rear light not working
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
centre rear light not working
rear exhaust corroded
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
rear exhaust corroded
movement front top strut mountings
rear brakes noisey
rear exhaust corroded
rear silencer corroded
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
exhaust corroded
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)
rear brakes noisey
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BU52 LPE safe to buy?
The MOT history for BU52 LPE shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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