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BT52 MPU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

140,211 mi
Last recorded140,211 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2023 140,211 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S N/S front brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper sub frame mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 4 Dec 2023 140,201 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both O/S N/S front brake pipes slightly corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front upper sub frame mountings. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2022 135,901 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S & N/S headlight lenses deteriorated slightly. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S front tyres near legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 7 Dec 2022 135,889 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both O/S & N/S rear shock absorbers worn. (5.3.2 (d))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S & N/S headlight lenses deteriorated slightly. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S front tyres near legal limit. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 130,369 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 125,444 miles

Offside Front Strut top has slight play.

Fail 4 Nov 2020 125,244 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Strut top has slight play.

Pass 11 Dec 2019 122,242 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S & N/S fronts. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Strut top mounting has slight play.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rears close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Fail 11 Dec 2019 122,242 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both O/S & N/S fronts. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Strut top mounting has slight play.

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both O/S & N/S rears close to limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 24 Sep 2018 111,676 miles

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Fail 20 Sep 2018 111,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Main metal pipe by fuel tank. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced O/S & N/S fronts. (4.1.4 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to load sensing valve. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Metal pipe to load sensing valve. (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from engine area.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 102,331 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main metal pipe by fuel tank. (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,223 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 85,029 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2014 77,078 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 77,078 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2013 68,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 68,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 65,724 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 56,357 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,357 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

sill covers fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2011 42,948 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 42,948 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Jan 2010 37,693 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 37,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 32,629 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 27,788 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,174 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BT52 MPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 MPU, 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 MPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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