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BT03 GBF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

62,744 mi
Last recorded62,744 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 GBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2025 62,744 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed but not within 30cm of any mounts (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2024 57,084 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area(small hole in sill but over 30cms from mounts) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box/tailpipe corroded and front pipe flexi join poor condition

Fail 27 Mar 2024 57,083 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill area(small hole in sill but over 30cms from mounts) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear exhaust box/tailpipe corroded and front pipe flexi join poor condition

Pass 23 Mar 2023 49,820 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2023 49,813 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 47,962 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2020 47,614 miles

front exhaust flexi section in poor condition

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 May 2019 49,799 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 May 2019 49,799 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 May 2018 45,780 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 45,780 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 May 2017 44,822 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 43,795 miles

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

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

Fail 25 May 2016 43,795 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 May 2015 42,511 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 42,511 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 41,264 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 41,264 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 23 May 2013 39,974 miles

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 May 2012 38,742 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear silencer outer skin in poor condition

Pass 21 May 2011 37,409 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 36,101 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 34,681 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 33,055 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2007 30,977 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 28,797 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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BT03 GBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BT03 GBF, 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 BT03 GBF registered?

BT03 GBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 GBF shows 26 tests with a 73.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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