MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
175,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front (both) brake pipes corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner & outer edges
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r brake pipe (above axle) corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing badly on inner edge
oil leak
rear coil springs (both) corroded
wipers park irregularly
Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
front (both) brake pipes corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge
n/s/r tyre worn badly on inner & outer edges
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
o/s/r brake pipe (above axle) corroded
o/s/r tyre wearing badly on inner edge
oil leak
rear coil springs (both) corroded
wipers park irregularly
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pipes (both) corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
rear coil springs (both) corroded
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pipes (both) corroded
front to rear brake pipe corroded
o/s/r brake pipe corroded
rear coil springs (both) corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pipes corroded
handbrake adjustment high
rear brake pipes corroded
rear coil springs corroded
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pipes corroded
handbrake adjustment high
rear brake pipes corroded
rear coil springs corroded
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine smoke only just meets mot requirements
headlights deteriorated
n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded
n/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/f brake pipe corroded
o/s/f shock damp
rear brake pipes corroded
rear springs corroded
rear tyres worn low
springs slightly corroded
brake pipes slightly corroded
flexy hoses slightly deteriorated
headlight glasses slightly deteriorated
n/s/f tyre wearing on inner and outter edges
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
only just passed smoke test
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
will need front tyres in aprox 1000mls †recomend n/s/r tyre a.s.a.p
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
will need front tyres in aprox 1000mls †recomend n/s/r tyre a.s.a.p
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 VSC 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 VSC, 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 VSC registered?
BT52 VSC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 January 2003.
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