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BT52 AUX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,803 mi
Last recorded100,803 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2017 100,803 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

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)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 100,797 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 27 Jun 2016 97,281 miles

rear exhaust box rusted

Fail 20 Jun 2016 97,227 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 20 Jun 2015 93,862 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 90,371 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 90,366 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2013 87,000 miles

Airbag light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

side cover fitted on sills

Fail 22 Jun 2013 87,000 miles

Airbag light on

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear exhaust box slightly corroded.

side cover fitted on sills

Pass 16 Jun 2012 81,478 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 77,242 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 66,889 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 56,791 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 47,033 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 36,450 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 36,450 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 31,992 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 AUX 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 70.6%.

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 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 AUX, 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 AUX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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