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BL03 GZV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

140,220 mi
Last recorded140,220 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 GZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 140,220 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases bend at fuel tank (7.1.2)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 136,257 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses yellowing (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2015 133,690 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 129,270 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 121,381 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 114,920 miles

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

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

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded at rear

Fail 26 Jun 2012 114,920 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

battery insecure

exhaust system corroded at rear

Pass 30 Jun 2011 109,691 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 103,327 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 95,125 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 86,241 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 76,462 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 107,592 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 107,592 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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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BL03 GZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BL03 GZV, 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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BL03 GZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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