MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,880 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust section deteriated
windscreen cracked but not blocking drivers view
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Oil leak
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust section deteriated
windscreen cracked but not blocking drivers view
exhust back box slihtly corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
REAR SILENCER CORRODED
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
n/s hand brake a little low
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
n/s hand brake a little low
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
o/s hand brake low
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight wear inside edge/
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
slight wear inside edge offside rear tyre /front brake discs rusting
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT52 UBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 UBA, 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 UBA registered?
BT52 UBA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 January 2003.
Is BT52 UBA safe to buy?
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