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BT52 AJU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

70,501 mi
Last recorded70,501 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 AJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,501 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 9 Dec 2011 64,968 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 57,627 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 57,627 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,316 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 40,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box outter cover very rusty

Pass 28 Nov 2008 40,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box outter cover very rusty

Pass 27 Jul 2007 31,870 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2006 24,267 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 24,267 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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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BT52 AJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT52 AJU, 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 BT52 AJU registered?

BT52 AJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BT52 AJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 AJU shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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