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BT52 AXF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,838 mi
Last recorded170,838 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 AXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 170,838 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2017 170,833 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 162,100 miles

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING SMOOTH INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE -DETEROIRATED IN TREAD AERA

Offside Front TYRE -WEARING SMOOTH INNER EDGE

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BORDER LINE -LATERIAL (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear TYRE -DETEROIRATED IN TREAD AERA

Offside Rear WHEEL HARD TO TURN BY HAND

Fail 17 Jan 2017 162,099 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour BLACK (7.4.B.4)

ENGINE COVER /UNDER TRAY FITTED

Nearside Front TYRE -WEARING SMOOTH INNER EDGE

Nearside Rear TYRE -DETEROIRATED IN TREAD AERA

Offside Front TYRE -WEARING SMOOTH INNER EDGE

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment BORDER LINE -LATERIAL (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear TYRE -DETEROIRATED IN TREAD AERA

Offside Rear WHEEL HARD TO TURN BY HAND

Pass 14 Jan 2016 154,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 154,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2015 144,218 miles

coolant level low, water pump showing signs of leaking

Fail 19 Jan 2015 144,218 miles

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

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

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

coolant level low, water pump showing signs of leaking

Pass 15 Jan 2014 133,731 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 133,731 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 121,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2013 121,440 miles

nearside front tyre starting to wear on edges

Pass 19 Jan 2012 108,768 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 108,768 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 95,220 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 81,071 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2009 66,567 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,560 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 42,633 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 30,406 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 AXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AXF, 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 AXF registered?

BT52 AXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 January 2003.

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