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BT03 GCZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,905 mi
Last recorded98,905 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 GCZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 98,905 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of the car (1.1.11 (c))

oily engine

Fail 16 Dec 2023 98,905 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of the car (1.1.11 (c))

oily engine

Pass 14 Dec 2022 98,049 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside (both sides of the car (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 98,049 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside (both sides of the car (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides of the car (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 97,116 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 96,638 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has cracked on the outer edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 94,914 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 94,914 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 May 2018 93,009 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 90,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it.

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

Pass 6 Jun 2016 88,495 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 85,116 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 81,604 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 78,368 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre sidewall cracking

offside rear tyre sidewall cracking

Pass 11 Jun 2012 74,873 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 70,299 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 66,396 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 62,536 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 62,536 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 59,381 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 59,381 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 56,179 miles

as before

Fail 19 Jun 2007 56,177 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

upper covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 22 May 2006 53,367 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 GCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GCZ, 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

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What year was BT03 GCZ registered?

BT03 GCZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 2003.

Is BT03 GCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 GCZ shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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