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BT52 DMU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,022 mi
Last recorded68,022 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2026 68,022 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2026 68,022 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Pass 1 Apr 2025 66,363 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mount worn.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 64,648 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mounting worn.

Fail 1 Mar 2024 64,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens faded. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorber top mounting worn.

Pass 18 Mar 2023 63,716 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak from radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

General corrosion underneath vehicle

Pass 15 Dec 2018 65,253 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush pivot (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush pivot (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Dec 2017 62,542 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 14 Dec 2017 62,542 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 61,941 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front tyre cut in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2015 61,077 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf tyre cut in tread

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2014 60,730 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

osf tyre worn on edge

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2013 59,980 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust corrision

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Dec 2012 59,189 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box corroded

small oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 8 Dec 2012 59,189 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

small oil leak

steering rack damp

Pass 3 Dec 2011 58,137 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 52,920 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nsr tyre sidewall damage

Pass 12 Dec 2009 43,291 miles

N/S/F tyre getting low and side wall damaged

N/S/R tyre starting to perish

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

O/S/F tyre getting low

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

Fail 6 Dec 2008 34,262 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 34,262 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 26,689 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 19,166 miles

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

front tyres low on inner edge

outer sills covered

Fail 28 Oct 2005 12,802 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2005 12,802 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 DMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DMU, 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 DMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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