2003 Vauxhall Astra 1.6L Petrol · BP52 ABV
2003 Vauxhall Astra (1.6L, petrol). First registered 31/01/2003. Recorded mileage 104,553 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- VAUXHALL ASTRA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 31/01/2025
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (03/12/2024)
- Recorded Mileage
- 104,553 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.6L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2003
- Engine
- 1598cc
BP52 ABV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 17/01/2024
- 104,553 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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BP52 ABV Mileage History
- 25/01/202293,833 mi
- 24/01/202399,264 mi+5,431 mi
- 24/01/202399,264 mi
- 17/01/2024104,553 mi+5,289 mi
- 17/01/2024104,553 mi
Average of roughly 5,423 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BP52 ABV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Vauxhall Astra (BP52 ABV) between January 2022 and January 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 17 January 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 20 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))”.
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