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BT52 AYS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

161,719 mi
Last recorded161,719 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 2 Feb 2022 161,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Noise from rear brakes when rotated

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 159,214 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 159,209 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven on inside edge

Pass 31 Jan 2020 156,051 miles

Rear bodywork corroded & holed not affecting suspension, steering, or brakes at time of test.

Fail 28 Jan 2020 156,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mounting broken (6.1.2 (a))

Rear bodywork corroded & holed not affecting suspension, steering, or brakes at time of test.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 151,239 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brakes have slight surface corrosion at time of test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated at time of test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear under body has various areas of surface corrosion at time of test

Fail 29 Jan 2019 151,238 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/70 x 14. 88T . (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Engine under tray slightly insecure at time of test

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front brakes have slight surface corrosion at time of test

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated at time of test

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear under body has various areas of surface corrosion at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2018 149,574 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 29 Jan 2018 149,571 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 144,686 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 144,686 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to compensator (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 138,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 138,698 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

nearside front brake has slight bind at time of test

Pass 30 Jan 2015 133,673 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2015 133,668 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

front disc inside edge worn at time of test.

o/s/f tyre wearing on inside edge.

Pass 3 Jan 2014 127,693 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 120,981 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 120,981 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,509 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 112,398 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 109,966 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 107,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 107,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 92,400 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 70,792 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 48,229 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 AYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AYS, 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 AYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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