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BT52 AWH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,313 mi
Last recorded119,313 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2023 119,313 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and Offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 114,855 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s front to rear. At rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 112,393 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

movement in o/s/f top suspension mount

Fail 13 Jan 2021 112,393 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s pipes to rear flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

movement in o/s/f top suspension mount

Pass 8 Jan 2020 110,245 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 110,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 106,989 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 103,503 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 99,715 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 95,763 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 91,944 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 87,788 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 87,788 miles

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

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

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

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2013 83,725 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 78,856 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 72,624 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 67,763 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 65,107 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 65,058 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 62,656 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 55,741 miles

Exhaust centre section corroding at joint to tailpipe

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2007 47,459 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 39,979 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 AWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 AWH, 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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What year was BT52 AWH registered?

BT52 AWH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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