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BT52 MWV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

120,831 mi
Last recorded120,831 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 MWV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2010 120,831 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 106,327 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 92,179 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 74,576 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 74,576 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 69,598 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 59,202 miles

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

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 MWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 MWV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT52 MWV registered?

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

Is BT52 MWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 MWV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT52 MWV have outstanding finance?

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