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BT52 RBU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

88,875 mi
Last recorded88,875 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 RBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2024 88,875 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CENTRE MOUNTING UNDER FLITCH.. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE AND SUSPENSION..

Headlamp lens slightly defective BADLY FADED.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2023 85,835 miles

Corrosion To Underside, Brakes And Suspension..

ENGINE NOISY..

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2023 85,835 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Corrosion To Underside, Brakes And Suspension..

ENGINE NOISY..

Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 82,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

OFFSIDE PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW...

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 82,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH HEADLAMPS LENSES VERY FADED.. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

OFFSIDE PARK BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW...

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 77,718 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 72,965 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 72,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back Box (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 70,203 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2019 70,203 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 65,552 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 65,552 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both front 2 rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Dec 2017 58,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Fail 9 Dec 2017 58,992 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear brake pipes. (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack. (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 53,076 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 47,570 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 47,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 43,690 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 40,290 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 36,448 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 36,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 32,372 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 27,538 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2010 27,538 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 23,142 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 19,602 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 16,243 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 16,243 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S FRONT TYRE LOW TREAD

Pass 13 Dec 2006 12,642 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 9,898 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 RBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 RBU, 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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What year was BT52 RBU registered?

BT52 RBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2003.

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