MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
102,841 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Oil leak
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Oil leak
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
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
Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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 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.
Is BT52 UBW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT52 UBW shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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