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BT03 GEK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 GEK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2016
Fail 5 Sep 2016

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 216,484 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 214,910 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn to inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2013 205,253 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre worn to inner edge

Fail 15 Jul 2013 205,228 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre worn to inner edge

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 190,510 miles

boder line pass to steering rack wet with oil n s

coil springs corroded

n s f and n s r tyres wearing low on edge

sills coverd by plastic

stone chip on windscreen

Fail 17 Jul 2012 190,510 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

boder line pass to steering rack wet with oil n s

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

n s f and n s r tyres wearing low on edge

sills coverd by plastic

stone chip on windscreen

Pass 2 Jul 2011 168,517 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2010 140,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 121,484 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

n/s/r tyre inner edge at 0mm

Pass 14 Jun 2008 106,484 miles

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2007 88,873 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 69,004 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 69,004 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GEK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GEK, 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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BT03 GEK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 July 2003.

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