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BV52 PZW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,858 mi
Last recorded98,858 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 PZW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2020 98,858 miles

Front Head light aims slightly vague

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar 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 Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 94,845 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 90,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 85,667 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play in both front top suspension mounts

Pass 2 Sep 2016 81,337 miles

staining on fuel filler pipes

under body heavily soiled

windscreen scored

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

head lamp lens deteriorating/beam patterns poor

nsr brake pipe corroding(compensator to hose)

osr brake pipe corroding (hose to hose)

play in osf top suspension mount recommend attention

play in top steering column bearing/steering wheel recommend attention

rear brake hoses collars corroding slightly

rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust section corroded/1 of 3 exhaust mounts broken

Fail 19 Aug 2016 81,172 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on edges

head lamp lens deteriorating/beam patterns poor

nsr brake pipe corroding(compensator to hose)

osr brake pipe corroding (hose to hose)

play in osf top suspension mount recommend attention

play in top steering column bearing/steering wheel recommend attention

rear brake hoses collars corroding slightly

rear coil springs corroding

rear exhaust section corroded/1 of 3 exhaust mounts broken

staining on fuel filler pipes

under body heavily soiled

windscreen scored

Pass 15 Aug 2015 76,216 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 71,298 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf indicator pale/headlamp lens slightly discoloured beam patterns slightly poor

osr brake pipe corroding(compensator to hose)recommend attention

plastic trims on lower sills/engine undertray fitted limited view

slight play in top steering column bearing/steering wheel

staining on fuel filler pipes/hoses

Fail 11 Aug 2014 71,290 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nsf indicator pale/headlamp lens slightly discoloured beam patterns slightly poor

osr brake pipe corroding(compensator to hose)recommend attention

plastic trims on lower sills/engine undertray fitted limited view

slight play in top steering column bearing/steering wheel

staining on fuel filler pipes/hoses

Pass 19 Aug 2013 66,904 miles

coolant level low

handbrake travel

nsf indicator pale

os headlamp beam pattern slightly poor/lens discoloured

osr brake pipe corroding(compensator to hose)

plastic trims on sills/engine covers fitted limited view of components

rear exhaust section corroding

Fail 16 Aug 2013 66,869 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

coolant level low

handbrake travel

nsf indicator pale

os headlamp beam pattern slightly poor/lens discoloured

osr brake pipe corroding(compensator to hose)

plastic trims on sills/engine covers fitted limited view of components

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 16 Aug 2012 61,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel Filler Pipes Seem Damp

N/S/F Indicator Pale

O/S/Headlamp Beam Patten Poor--Lens Discoloured

O/S/R Tyre Perishing--N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroding

Silght Play In Steering Rack

Sills Covered In Plastic Trims--Limited View

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Soiled

Fail 16 Aug 2012 61,053 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel Filler Pipes Seem Damp

N/S/F Indicator Pale

O/S/Headlamp Beam Patten Poor--Lens Discoloured

O/S/R Tyre Perishing--N/S/F Tyre Wearing On Edges

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

Rear Exhaust Silencer Corroding

Silght Play In Steering Rack

Sills Covered In Plastic Trims--Limited View

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Underside Of Vehicle Heavily Soiled

Pass 15 Aug 2011 55,825 miles

slight play to o/s/f top suspention mount

Pass 16 Aug 2010 49,995 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine covers fitted/plastic trims on outer sills limited view of components

nail in nsf tyre/wearing on edges

osr tyre perishing

rear brake pads seem low

rear exhaust box corroded

signs of staining on fuel filler neck

slight play osf top suspension mount

Pass 14 Aug 2009 44,967 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear silencer badly corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2008 395,273 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

black smoke from exhaust

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

full engine under tray fitted limited view of components

handbrake travel

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

Fail 11 Aug 2008 39,513 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

black smoke from exhaust

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

full engine under tray fitted limited view of components

handbrake travel

plastic trims on outer sills unable to check fully

Pass 20 Aug 2007 34,986 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 34,986 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,179 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 22,642 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 PZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PZW, 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 BV52 PZW registered?

BV52 PZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 February 2003.

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