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BT52 VSC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

175,913 mi
Last recorded175,913 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 VSC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 175,913 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2015 175,912 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2014 163,731 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 163,731 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2013 154,443 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2013 154,443 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 143,929 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 134,215 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2010 124,138 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 124,138 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 113,367 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 113,367 miles

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)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 95,188 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 75,804 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 68,751 miles

will need front tyres in aprox 1000mls †recomend n/s/r tyre a.s.a.p

Fail 12 Dec 2006 68,751 miles

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.

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 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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