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BT52 AZG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

225,371 mi
Last recorded225,371 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2020 225,371 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 220,739 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 29 Sep 2017 219,228 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

both rear inner and outersills corroding

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2016 214,788 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2015 207,226 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

both rear tyres worn low

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 8 Oct 2014 198,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroding

Pass 12 Oct 2013 192,541 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front top mounts creak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Aug 2012 176,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 30 Aug 2011 161,338 miles

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

Oil leak

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2010 146,775 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

o/s/r tyre worn to limit 175/70 r14 84t

Pass 24 Sep 2009 131,915 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 116,843 miles

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

slight oil leak n/s steering rack

Pass 6 Oct 2007 100,632 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 100,632 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 81,786 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 AZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AZG, 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 AZG registered?

BT52 AZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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