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BT52 SUY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,634 mi
Last recorded133,634 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 SUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 133,634 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 133,634 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 122,245 miles

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

undertrays fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2016 116,290 miles

undertrays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2016 116,290 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2014 102,652 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2014 102,652 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 98,600 miles

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 98,600 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

exhaust backbox corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 94,657 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 94,657 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 25 Nov 2011 90,476 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 84,888 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 78,443 miles

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 12 Dec 2008 64,811 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 57,970 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 49,562 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 43,657 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 SUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 SUY, 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 SUY registered?

BT52 SUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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