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BT52 BEO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

103,222 mi
Last recorded103,222 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 BEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2014 103,222 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 103,220 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 92,768 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 92,766 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 83,775 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres badly cracked

Fail 3 Apr 2012 83,773 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

n/s/f tyre low tread

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres badly cracked

Pass 5 Apr 2011 75,899 miles

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

front and o/s/r tyres badly cracked

Fail 5 Apr 2011 75,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

front and o/s/r tyres badly cracked

Pass 7 Apr 2010 66,466 miles

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

rear tyres badly cracked

Fail 7 Apr 2010 66,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

rear tyres badly cracked

Pass 30 Dec 2008 52,995 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 43,907 miles

front discs and pads worn

Pass 6 Feb 2007 33,244 miles

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 28,493 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 28,493 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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 BEO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BEO, 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 BEO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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