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BT03 GKN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,501 mi
Last recorded75,501 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 GKN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2021 75,501 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bold outside edge on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm also bold outside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Aug 2020 70,373 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 20 Aug 2020 70,373 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join to back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2019 67,695 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres worn out of shape

centre exhaust box corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 67,695 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres worn out of shape

centre exhaust box corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2018 62,689 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front top mount slight play

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres are out of shape

Pass 12 Aug 2017 57,966 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak around engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 11 Aug 2017 57,966 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak around engine ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front tyres bald inside edge

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,371 miles

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

Front both front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Rear rear exhaust outer casing corroded but not blowing @ time of mot test

Pass 21 Aug 2015 49,769 miles

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

Rear rear silencer outer casing corroded but not blowing @ time of mot test

Pass 23 Aug 2014 46,046 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not blowing at time of test.

Fail 22 Aug 2014 46,046 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not blowing at time of test.

Pass 23 Aug 2013 43,791 miles

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

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not blowing at time of test

Fail 23 Aug 2013 43,791 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear silencer outer casing corroded but not blowing at time of test

Pass 8 Aug 2012 41,438 miles

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

rear silencer corroded but not blowing

Pass 10 Aug 2011 39,224 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 39,224 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 35,677 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 31,284 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2009 31,280 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 26,346 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre is slightly worn on the outer edge

Pass 18 Jul 2007 22,637 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 22,637 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 18,989 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 GKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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

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