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BT52 AOX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

71,671 mi
Last recorded71,671 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 AOX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 71,671 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 71,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre signs of perishing

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also signs of perishing (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 67,817 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,756 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,463 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 59,073 miles

slight lift in n/s/f suspension top

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2012 51,924 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 51,924 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s head lamp slight misting inside

Pass 20 Jan 2012 49,857 miles

back box corroded

engine malfunction warning lamp on

exhaust deteriorated

ht lead and other wiring in engine bay damaged by rodents

Fail 12 Jan 2012 49,763 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

back box corroded

engine malfunction warning lamp on

exhaust deteriorated

ht lead and other wiring in engine bay damaged by rodents

Pass 20 Jan 2011 46,077 miles

condensation in n/s headlamp unit.

n/s inner c/v boot split

Fail 19 Jan 2011 46,065 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

condensation in n/s headlamp unit.

engine management light on.

n/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 28 Jul 2009 38,782 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2008 33,685 miles

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

nearside front inner c.v boot split

Fail 14 Jul 2008 33,685 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside front inner c.v boot split

Pass 13 Jul 2007 27,780 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 21,841 miles

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

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 AOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 AOX, 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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BT52 AOX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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