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BT52 RLO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,064 mi
Last recorded123,064 miles
Recorded on17 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 RLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2013 123,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes covered with under sealant

Fail 17 May 2013 123,064 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 27 Apr 2012 112,248 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

o/s and n/s front brake pads wearing thin,o/s front tyre inner edge low

Pass 19 Apr 2011 101,950 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front and rear brake pipes are covered with under sealent on

rear inner brake pipes can not be viewed

Pass 9 Apr 2010 96,377 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 96,377 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 88,698 miles

slight play in o/s/f top strut mounting

Fail 16 Apr 2009 88,698 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

slight play in o/s/f top strut mounting

Pass 29 Feb 2008 78,774 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 69,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 63,538 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2006 58,337 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 58,337 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 RLO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RLO, 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 RLO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 February 2003.

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