MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,739 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
corrosion:- rear springs
headlight lenses & images deteriorating
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
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)
both front metal brake pipe slightly corodded
o/s/r tyre wearing slightly uneven inner 3/4
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
n/s/f metal brake pipe slightly corodded
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
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
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
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)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front pads wearing low
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
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
rear exhaust box poor condition (minor blow & corrosion)
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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