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BT52 PVA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

81,691 mi
Last recorded81,691 miles
Recorded on8 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 PVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 May 2015 81,691 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 81,469 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2014 75,474 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 71,553 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 71,553 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 63,270 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 63,270 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 57,463 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2011 57,463 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2010 51,581 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2010 51,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

front discs scored and worn

Pass 8 Jun 2009 44,025 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 36,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 3 Jun 2008 36,001 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 29,364 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,877 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 PVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 PVA, 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 PVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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