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BT52 RCY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

75,334 mi
Last recorded75,334 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 RCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2016 75,334 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2015 68,161 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 61,840 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 56,519 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 52,162 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 52,144 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,342 miles

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

offside front inner tyre tread wearing

rear number plate slightly defaced

Fail 7 Jan 2011 49,236 miles

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

offside front inner tyre tread wearing

rear number plate slightly defaced

Pass 6 Jan 2010 44,046 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,266 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 31,840 miles

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

advised. tail exhaust corroded.

Fail 2 Jan 2008 31,840 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

advised. tail exhaust corroded.

Fail 5 Jan 2007 26,580 miles

ADVISED. REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 26,580 miles

ADVISED. REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED.

Pass 6 Jan 2006 20,980 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 RCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 RCY, 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 RCY registered?

BT52 RCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is BT52 RCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 RCY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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