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BT52 ETL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,308 mi
Last recorded138,308 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 ETL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2014 138,308 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 138,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 123,985 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 123,984 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 123,943 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

EML light on

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

front engine mount rubber bush perishing

offside parking brake low readings

Pass 14 Feb 2012 109,066 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 109,058 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 93,778 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2011 93,778 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2010 81,254 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,764 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal pad worn

slight leak on steering rack

Pass 17 Jan 2008 66,976 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 61,060 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 50,451 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 ETL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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

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