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BT52 BFV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

79,560 mi
Last recorded79,560 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 BFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 79,560 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 78,226 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 78,226 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 76,429 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2016 76,422 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 74,949 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 73,385 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 71,690 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 70,084 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,947 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 65,740 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 61,800 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2009 55,002 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2008 54,896 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 41,156 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 33,485 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 28,746 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 BFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BFV, 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 BFV registered?

BT52 BFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is BT52 BFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 BFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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