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BT52 XLE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

56,995 mi
Last recorded56,995 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2009
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 13 Jan 2009 56,995 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 53,806 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 43,937 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 42,157 miles

front number plate small crack (still readable and not insucure)

front wiper blades starting to smear (not excessive)

n/s/f tyre cracking on outer side wall (no cords or plys exposed)

Pass 13 Dec 2005 30,366 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 XLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XLE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BT52 XLE?

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What year was BT52 XLE registered?

BT52 XLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is BT52 XLE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 XLE shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BT52 XLE have outstanding finance?

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