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BT52 HLM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,908 mi
Last recorded80,908 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 HLM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 80,908 miles

Front exhaust front flexi corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 80,903 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50x16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear silencer corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2019 75,010 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking in tread

rear exhaust box poor condition and centre to rear joint corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,163 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 70,622 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 68,280 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 66,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both tyres iner tread rear

Fail 2 Mar 2015 66,645 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

both tyres iner tread rear

Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,999 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 60,568 miles

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 58,449 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 58,449 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 56,086 miles

offside front beam image on dipped beam poor

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 15 Feb 2010 51,025 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 46,662 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 42,102 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 35,614 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 29,619 miles

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

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 HLM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 HLM, 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 HLM registered?

BT52 HLM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 February 2003.

Is BT52 HLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 HLM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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