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BV52 APK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2016
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,385 mi
Last recorded99,385 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 APK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,385 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 99,378 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect adjusters defective (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2014 96,260 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,326 miles

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

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2012 90,147 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 86,929 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 79,059 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 30 Jul 2010 76,286 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in drop links

Pass 30 Jul 2010 76,286 miles

slight play in drop links

Pass 21 Jul 2009 67,206 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 57,149 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 57,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 46,165 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 39,300 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 34,982 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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BV52 APK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BV52 APK, 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 BV52 APK registered?

BV52 APK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2003.

Is BV52 APK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV52 APK shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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