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BT03 GKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

66,712 mi
Last recorded66,712 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 66,712 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

osr tyre heavily perished

Pass 13 Jul 2018 60,084 miles

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

advise osr tyre perished

advise rear exhaust bracket broken off

Fail 13 Jul 2018 60,084 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

advise osr tyre perished

advise rear exhaust bracket broken off

Pass 20 Jul 2017 52,394 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

advise osr tyre perished

Pass 14 Jul 2016 45,352 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 37,776 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 27,803 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 15,563 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 13,878 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 13,729 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 13,507 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 13,228 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 12,909 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 12,459 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2006 11,978 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 GKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 GKJ, 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 GKJ registered?

BT03 GKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2003.

Is BT03 GKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 GKJ shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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