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BL03 VEX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jul 2027
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

44,717 mi
Last recorded44,717 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 44,717 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2025 44,431 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 44,212 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2023 44,182 miles

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 44,114 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 44,069 miles

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 43,988 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2019 43,827 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 43,822 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 43,242 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 41,388 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2016 40,328 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2015 38,890 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 38,890 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 35,805 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 33,276 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 19 Jun 2012 30,183 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 30,183 miles

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

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 14 Jun 2011 25,688 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 21,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 21,520 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2009 19,119 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 19,117 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 16,590 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 12,591 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cannot fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 20 Jun 2007 12,591 miles

cannot fully check nearside rear seat belt due to child seat being fitted

Pass 12 Jun 2006 9,326 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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BL03 VEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 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 VEX, 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 VEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 July 2003.

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