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2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

127,675 mi
Last recorded127,675 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 DMV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 127,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INSIDE ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded INSIDE ARCH (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed INNER SHOULDER (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BACKBOX AND JOINT WITH CENTRE IN VERY POOR CONDITION

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO N/S/R (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 121,473 miles

BACK BOX IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside Rear TYRE POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 121,470 miles

Fuel pipe leaking RETURN SPILL PIPES UNDER THE BONNET (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

BACK BOX IN POOR CONDITION

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

Nearside Rear TYRE POOR CONDITION

Offside Rear TYRE CRACKING

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 116,032 miles

BACKBOX POOR CONDITION

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2018 116,021 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BACKBOX POOR CONDITION

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 110,502 miles

Hi line brake light only 63% working

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 24 Mar 2017 110,500 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front (3.6.B.2c)

Hi line brake light only 63% working

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

coil spring worn both rear (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2016 104,233 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear pipes by tank (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

back box corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 104,229 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipes by tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both front brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

back box corroded

Pass 24 Mar 2015 98,160 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 98,160 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 89,165 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 82,984 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2013 82,979 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 75,122 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 75,122 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 66,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2011 66,598 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,993 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 49,557 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 41,958 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 32,953 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 31,598 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 31,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 DMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 DMV, 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 DMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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