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BT52 UBW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,841 mi
Last recorded102,841 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 UBW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2014 102,841 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

eml light on

Fail 20 Aug 2014 102,841 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

eml light on

Pass 6 Jul 2013 96,402 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2012 86,488 miles

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 74,367 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2011 74,367 miles

Nearside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit fouled by moving parts likely to cause damage (2.4.D.1c)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 64,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,960 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jun 2009

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

STEERING RACK AND PIPES ARE DAMP

THE BOOT LOCK IS FAULTY OPEN FROM INSIDE TO TEST

THE REAR EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Fail 11 Jun 2009

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

OUTER SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT PLAY IN THE STEERING COLUMN

STEERING RACK AND PIPES ARE DAMP

THE BOOT LOCK IS FAULTY OPEN FROM INSIDE TO TEST

THE REAR EXHAUST IS CORRODED

Pass 3 Jun 2008 37,728 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2007 34,471 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 UBW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

BT52 UBW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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