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BT52 AOY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

168,485 mi
Last recorded168,485 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 AOY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 168,485 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear exhaust rusty

oil leak

Fail 31 May 2017 168,198 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front tyre perished

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Rear exhaust rusty

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2016 165,310 miles

advise front to rear brake pipes rusty

Fail 17 May 2016 165,287 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise front to rear brake pipes rusty

advise 2 x nail in o/s/rear tyre, perished in tread

Pass 18 Apr 2015 161,374 miles

Coolant leak

Front bumper insecure

Gearbox mounting defective

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

drivers seat torn

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 2 May 2014 159,727 miles

n/s/f inner wheel arch partly insecure

n/s/r brake pipe has slight corrosion on it

rear bumber partly insecure

Pass 23 Apr 2013 157,372 miles

engine oil leak

mileage not illuminated

nail in o/s rear tyre

Fail 8 Apr 2013 157,325 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

engine oil leak

mileage not illuminated

nail in o/s rear tyre

Pass 7 Mar 2012 91,709 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

int wiper n/w

o/s/f crumple zone damaged

Fail 27 Feb 2012 91,705 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Oil leak

int wiper n/w

o/s/f crumple zone damaged

Pass 4 Mar 2011 143,430 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 143,428 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 135,203 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2009 122,225 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 122,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 96,961 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 96,961 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 85,945 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 85,945 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is fractured (3.1.9)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 72,006 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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BT52 AOY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AOY, 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 AOY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 January 2003.

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