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BT52 AVV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,739 mi
Last recorded171,739 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 AVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2020 171,739 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Feb 2020 171,739 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2019 161,718 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion:- rear springs

headlight lenses & images deteriorating

Fail 9 Feb 2019 161,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion:- rear springs

headlight lenses & images deteriorating

Pass 12 Feb 2018 151,950 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 151,950 miles

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

Rear Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 141,724 miles

both front metal brake pipe slightly corodded

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven inner 3/4

Fail 23 Jan 2017 141,724 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working o/s/f sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

rear brake application uneven rear brake imbalance 40% o/s/r slow (3.7.B.2)

registration plate character(s) likely to be misread deteriated (6.3.4b)

both front metal brake pipe slightly corodded

o/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven inner 3/4

Pass 3 Feb 2016 135,835 miles

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corodded

Fail 2 Feb 2016 135,835 miles

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

Rear wheel bearing has excessive play o/s/r (2.6.2)

Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated o/s/r (2.6.1)

rear brake binding n/s/r (3.7.B.1)

n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corodded

Pass 6 Jan 2015 129,893 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven/flat spot areas inner 3/4

park brake effort.close to minimum limit

Fail 6 Jan 2015 129,893 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre wearing uneven/flat spot areas inner 3/4

park brake effort.close to minimum limit

Pass 22 Jan 2014 121,125 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 113,310 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 113,310 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 104,687 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 104,674 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 96,788 miles

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

front pads wearing low

Pass 11 Jan 2010 89,491 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 81,449 miles

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)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 12 Jan 2009 81,449 miles

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

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

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

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)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jan 2008 74,467 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 61,050 miles

rear exhaust box poor condition (minor blow & corrosion)

Pass 23 Jan 2006 50,014 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 50,013 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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 AVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 AVV, 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 AVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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