MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,211 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive From engine area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Strut top has slight play.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded metal pipe (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
sill covers fitted
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
sill covers fitted
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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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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