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BT52 BBE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

165,408 mi
Last recorded165,408 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 165,408 miles

rear number plate discolouring

vin sticker damaged

Pass 15 Feb 2018 157,794 miles

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

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

oil leak on engine

some damage to VIN sticker

Pass 9 Feb 2017 151,834 miles

Offside Front brake pipe starting to corrode

slight damage to VIN sticker

Pass 23 Feb 2016 146,474 miles

offside door catch stiff in operation

vin plate sticker damaged

washer bottle leak??

Pass 26 Feb 2015 138,565 miles

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

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

offside front door catch sticky

rear number plate discolouring

vin plate sticker damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2014 129,918 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

VIN sticker slightly damaged

offside rear tyre on 2mm and nearside rear tyre stepping

Pass 7 Mar 2013 123,526 miles

some damage to VIN plate sticker

Fail 7 Mar 2013 123,526 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

some damage to VIN plate sticker

Pass 7 Mar 2012 117,889 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 117,889 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 Feb 2011 113,328 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 113,328 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 109,035 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 104,531 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2009 104,531 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 90,575 miles

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

obstruction taken down from the interior mirror

Pass 22 Dec 2006 73,653 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 59,329 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 BBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BBE, 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 BBE registered?

BT52 BBE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2003.

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The MOT history for BT52 BBE shows 18 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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