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BT52 RKV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,942 mi
Last recorded95,942 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 95,942 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2016 95,754 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2015 88,071 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2014 84,312 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2014 84,312 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 79,922 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 79,919 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2012 74,887 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front wiper blades split but still clearing screen

Pass 19 Dec 2011 70,622 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2011 70,622 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

n/s mirror glass cracked

Pass 13 Dec 2010 66,001 miles

Oil leak

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

n/s mirror cracked

Pass 15 Dec 2009 61,061 miles

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

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)

n/s mirror cracked

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 10 Dec 2008 55,510 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 52,298 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 44,395 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2005 37,415 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 RKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RKV, 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 RKV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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