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BT52 AXW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

49,644 mi
Last recorded49,644 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2012 49,644 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seats fitted to both outer rear seats preventing full inspections of adult belts

front brake discs in poor condition (corroded)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside front tyre

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2011 47,994 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 44,538 miles

nearside front wiper split

oil low

Fail 15 Jan 2010 44,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wiper split

oil low

Pass 15 Jan 2009 36,443 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,138 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 20,602 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 14,452 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 14,452 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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 AXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AXW, 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 AXW registered?

BT52 AXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is BT52 AXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 AXW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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