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BT52 SWY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 SWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018

Central brake light in-operative

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 110,331 miles

engine noisey

middle and rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

oil leak but cant see where from

Fail 4 Mar 2017 110,325 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Wheel nut(s) missing 1 x stud missing from each wheel (4.2.A.1e)

engine noisey

middle and rear exhaust heavily corroded but not blowing

oil leak but cant see where from

Pass 27 Feb 2016 103,342 miles

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

exhaust corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2015 100,271 miles

both rear tyres are low on tread

engine has an oil leak

exhaust front flexi is slightly blowing

front brake discs are wearing thin

front wipers are perishing

nearside front tyre is low on tread

Pass 27 Feb 2014 93,518 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 25 Feb 2014 93,481 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 9 Feb 2013 88,208 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 7 Feb 2013 88,186 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2012 84,439 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 78,108 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010
Fail 1 Feb 2010

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2009 55,595 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Fail 31 Jan 2009 55,569 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 4 Feb 2008 48,388 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 41,930 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 SWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

BT52 SWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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