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BT52 XKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

115,947 mi
Last recorded115,947 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 XKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 115,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Mar 2020 115,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 112,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 109,338 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 105,642 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 105,631 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 15 Mar 2016 101,821 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 99,184 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2014 95,773 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside door mirror damaged

offside front tyre inner edge worn

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2013 92,151 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

wiper blades starting to split

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,836 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres heavily perished

rear exhaust box corroded

wipers do not park correctly

Pass 2 Mar 2011 85,080 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

rear tyres perished

windscreen wipers do not park correctly

Pass 18 Feb 2010 82,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 78,922 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 76,624 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 71,294 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 55,511 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 XKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XKJ, 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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BT52 XKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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