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CV52 BZL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

62,891 mi
Last recorded62,891 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV52 BZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2025 62,891 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 61,871 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear axle corroded

slight corrsion underneath

Fail 9 Apr 2024 61,871 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

rear axle corroded

slight corrsion underneath

Pass 17 Apr 2023 59,931 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 57,308 miles

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))

Fail 1 Apr 2022 57,293 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn topmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn topmount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 55,621 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 53,586 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2019 49,028 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 44,289 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2015 37,600 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 37,600 miles

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment top strut bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 17 Dec 2014 32,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 32,773 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Nov 2013 24,726 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 24,726 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 22,796 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 19,300 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 15,168 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 11,958 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2008 10,601 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 8,827 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 7,081 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 5,538 miles

offside & near side outer sills not fully examined due to plastic covers fitted(front & rear suspension prescribed area, front & rear seatbelt prescribed area)

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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CV52 BZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 CV52 BZL, 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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CV52 BZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 January 2003.

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