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BT03 GKE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

174,317 mi
Last recorded174,317 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 174,317 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front subframe and rear axle beam and associated components corroded

inner and outer sills corroded

rear arches corroded

spanner light on dash

Pass 3 Oct 2024 169,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and corroded rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

front subframe and rear axle beam corroded

Pass 5 Oct 2023 163,919 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 150,683 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 142,835 miles

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

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

Nearside Rear wheel binding slightly

Nearside mirror cover missing but no sharp edges

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

windscreen wipers don't park correctly

Pass 17 Sep 2018 137,446 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2017 131,908 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2017 131,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. also worn on the inside (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2015 121,703 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 121,703 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,845 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Sep 2014 118,844 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Aug 2013 114,467 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2013 114,467 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 149,889 miles

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

Fail 18 Aug 2012 149,889 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 139,704 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2010 131,736 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 119,110 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 62,171 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 48,001 miles
Fail 30 May 2007

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jun 2006 42,852 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

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 GKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 GKE, 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 GKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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