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BT52 XRM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,231 mi
Last recorded91,231 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT52 XRM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2015 91,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 91,231 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 90,342 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 88,868 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 86,781 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 86,781 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 83,355 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 80,261 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 75,922 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 69,622 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 64,320 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 58,635 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2007 58,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s rear disc facings in poor condition

o/s front tyre worn to limit

rear silencer casing heavily corroded

slight distortion o/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Jan 2006 45,642 miles

Rear disc pads low

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 XRM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XRM, 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 XRM registered?

BT52 XRM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is BT52 XRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT52 XRM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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