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BT52 BBX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,907 mi
Last recorded142,907 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2018 142,907 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Mar 2018 142,907 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Mar 2017 121,998 miles

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Fail 24 Mar 2017 121,998 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorating

Pass 23 Mar 2016 106,870 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cuts in both front tyres

Fail 23 Mar 2016 106,870 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

cuts in both front tyres

Pass 10 Mar 2015 92,067 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 79,171 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

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

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

Part of the exhaust starting to deteriorate

Rear coil springs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Mar 2014 79,171 miles

Back box outer skin corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Part of the exhaust starting to deteriorate

Rear coil springs corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 75,854 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 75,854 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 65,027 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 64,695 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jan 2012 53,609 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated.

Pass 27 Jan 2011 50,657 miles

Front tyres worn close to legal limit.

Pass 20 Jan 2010 46,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jan 2009 44,217 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 42,067 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 42,067 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Jan 2007 33,247 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 29,855 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 BBX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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