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BT52 RJO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2018
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

148,103 mi
Last recorded148,103 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 RJO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 148,103 miles

Centre & Rear exhaust joints corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Jun 2017 148,103 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre & Rear exhaust joints corroded

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s n/s (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing o/s n/s (2.7.2a)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 130,172 miles

Centre to rear joints corroded

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

Fail 9 Jun 2016 130,167 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Centre to rear joints corroded

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 114,060 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joints rusted

Fail 16 Jun 2015 113,997 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Centre to rear exhaust joints rusted

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

Pass 13 Jun 2014 96,068 miles

ECU lamp on dash

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

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

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

Fail 13 Jun 2014 96,063 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ECU lamp on dash

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 81,080 miles

Centre / Rear exhaust rusted / tatty.

ECU lamp on dash.

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

Fail 7 Jun 2013 81,074 miles

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

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

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

Centre / Rear exhaust rusted / tatty.

ECU lamp on dash.

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 67,682 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 67,682 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jun 2011 52,507 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted to o/s rear seat postion.

Fail 16 Jun 2011 52,430 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted to o/s rear seat postion.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 46,678 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2010 46,674 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 44,931 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,009 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2008 33,509 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 33,509 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 28,236 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2006 22,173 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 RJO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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

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