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BT52 OJP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2015
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

160,835 mi
Last recorded160,835 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 OJP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2014 160,835 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 21 Aug 2014 160,835 miles

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

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

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

Offside door mirror cover missing

Pass 16 Aug 2013 148,247 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 148,247 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 133,401 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both headlamp beam patterns dull and headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2012 133,401 miles

both headlamp beam patterns dull and headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 18 Aug 2011 120,327 miles

both headlamp beam patterns dull

rear exhaust silencer in a corroded condition

Fail 18 Aug 2011 120,327 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

both headlamp beam patterns dull

rear exhaust silencer in a corroded condition

Pass 1 Oct 2009 95,971 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 95,954 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 83,882 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 83,882 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 65,874 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 65,874 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 31 Aug 2006 44,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

Pass 31 Aug 2006 44,514 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

windscreen wipers slightly smearing screen

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 OJP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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

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