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BT52 AUE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

113,632 mi
Last recorded113,632 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 AUE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2016 113,632 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SILENCER MISSING (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

ENGINE FAULT WEARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

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

Pass 30 Sep 2015 104,839 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE SLIGHT TREAD SEPARATION AT EDGES.

ENGINE FAULT WARNING LAMP ILLUMINATED

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 96,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Oct 2013 89,520 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

engine management light is on.

Pass 11 Sep 2012 81,581 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Sep 2012 81,525 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust deteriorated

Fail 14 Sep 2011 73,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 73,282 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)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Sep 2011

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 65,567 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 51,970 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Oil present on steering rack no leak apparent at time of test.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 51,970 miles

Oil leak

Oil present on steering rack no leak apparent at time of test.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 39,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil present on steering rack no leak apparent at time of test.

Fail 14 Apr 2008 39,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Oil present on steering rack no leak apparent at time of test.

Pass 5 May 2007 32,018 miles

Oil present on steering rack no leak apparent at time of test.

Fail 1 May 2007 31,999 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Oil present on steering rack no leak apparent at time of test.

Fail 10 May 2006 18,982 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 10 May 2006 18,982 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (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 AUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AUE, 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 AUE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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