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BT52 MKP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

93,233 mi
Last recorded93,233 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2024 93,233 miles

Central exhaust corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 92,094 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear exhaust bracket corroded/deteriorated

Pass 20 Jan 2022 88,508 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2022 88,480 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2021 86,171 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

movement in both front upper McPherson strut assemblys

parking brake appears to require adjustment

Pass 16 Jan 2020 84,307 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

anti slip on brake pedal slightly worn

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

dampness of oil around gearbox and oil sump

dampness of oil around top of engine

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

rear exhaust join slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Jan 2019 79,965 miles

Front Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

anti slip on brake pedal slightly worn

centre exhaust slightly deteriorated

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

slight dampness around oil sump

Pass 16 Jan 2018 77,366 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2018 77,334 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 74,530 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2017 74,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Jan 2016 70,700 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust joint coroded

Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,289 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 50,476 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,269 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 46,511 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 12 Jan 2011 39,830 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 34,083 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,065 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,391 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 18,539 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 14,237 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 MKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 MKP, 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 MKP registered?

BT52 MKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

Is BT52 MKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 MKP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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