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BT52 RDX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,059 mi
Last recorded125,059 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2012 125,059 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 118,108 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2011 118,108 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 110,323 miles

o/s/f inner tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2009 100,428 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 100,428 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 88,930 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 88,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 31 May 2008 87,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2008 87,909 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 79,701 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2006 74,000 miles

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

Nearside 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 RDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RDX, 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 RDX registered?

BT52 RDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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