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BT52 ESG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

58,515 mi
Last recorded58,515 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ESG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 58,515 miles

oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2018 56,754 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 12 Mar 2018 56,754 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 53,577 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 51,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear nail in

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 51,610 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Rear nail in

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,311 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 46,884 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 44,625 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust slightly deterioted

Fail 2 Mar 2012 41,821 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,821 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 36,171 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 31,392 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 26,621 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,799 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2006 20,276 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 20,276 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 18,985 miles

small surface cuts n/f tyre outer wall

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 ESG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ESG, 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 ESG registered?

BT52 ESG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 2003.

Is BT52 ESG safe to buy?

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