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BT52 JMX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,191 mi
Last recorded92,191 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2018 92,191 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front number plate is cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2017 72,251 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all 4 tyres are in poor condition

child seats fitted to rear unable to fully inspect rear seat belts

slight bind on n/s/r brake

Pass 8 Oct 2016 63,711 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,084 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 55,257 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 55,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 53,536 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2012 50,791 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Sep 2012 50,791 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Sep 2011 48,142 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,667 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 46,663 miles

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 43,071 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre Perished

Pass 23 Sep 2008 39,076 miles
Pass 5 May 2007 29,522 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 24,357 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 JMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 JMX, 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 JMX registered?

BT52 JMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 February 2003.

Is BT52 JMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 JMX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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