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BT52 BBN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

263,588 mi
Last recorded263,588 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2015 263,588 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 257,279 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 251,062 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 242,163 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 242,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jan 2011 226,718 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 201,797 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2009 180,002 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 154,507 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 112,444 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Pass 20 Jan 2007 112,444 miles

Plastic bodysill covers fitted.

Pass 21 Jan 2006 74,700 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 BBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BBN, 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 BBN registered?

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

Is BT52 BBN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 BBN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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