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BT52 AUP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,309 mi
Last recorded144,309 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 AUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 144,309 miles

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured horn (4.11 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2019 144,309 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Electrical wiring inadequately secured horn (4.11 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 138,621 miles
Fail 8 May 2018 138,621 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases center clamp loose (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box rubber missing (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 134,561 miles

exhasut heat shield loose, front discs corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2016 128,223 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 121,781 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 121,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2014 115,094 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 115,094 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 112,028 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 104,999 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 98,059 miles

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

nearside front brake pipe corroded slightly under arch

offside front brake pipe corroded slightly under arch

Pass 1 Mar 2010 90,383 miles

Offside front and nearside rear tyres getting low.

Fail 23 Feb 2010 90,383 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside front and nearside rear tyres getting low.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 77,233 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 65,277 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 52,499 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 38,749 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 AUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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

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