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BT03 GJU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

177,973 mi
Last recorded177,973 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 GJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2023 177,973 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 177,972 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Both Sides (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam Both Sides (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Nearside Rear Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 170,655 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2021 169,590 miles

Both headlamps have poor beam images

Coil spring corroded nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer/joint corroded/sightly leaking

Pass 4 Mar 2020 168,814 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 167,329 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 166,222 miles

Nearside Rear spring corroded

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2017 165,162 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2017 165,162 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 162,645 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2016 162,644 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 141,798 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 117,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 28 Feb 2014 117,904 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight noise from n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 2 Mar 2013 98,052 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 97,696 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 21 Feb 2012 74,815 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Pass 21 Feb 2012 74,815 miles

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

cut in n/s/r tyre tread

Fail 3 Mar 2011 49,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 49,727 miles

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

Rear Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 47,690 miles

front disc worn both

Fail 28 Jun 2010 47,690 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front disc worn both

Pass 2 Jul 2009 45,629 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 45,629 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

back box starting to corrode

nearside front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 14 Jul 2008 42,144 miles

Brake pedal rubber is wearing thin

Fail 14 Jul 2008 42,144 miles

Brake pedal rubber is wearing thin

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 37,083 miles

advise stone chips in zone A of windscreen

Pass 3 Jul 2006 30,552 miles

advise 2 stone chips in zone A of windscreen

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 GJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GJU, 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 GJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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