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BT03 GPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,058 mi
Last recorded110,058 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 GPX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 110,058 miles

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

engine management warning lamp indicate fault

radiator finns corroded

rear silencer box excessively corroded + centre box corroded

steering column shaft u/j slight play

Fail 11 Jul 2013 110,006 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Coolant leak

Gearbox mounting defective

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

engine management warning lamp indicate fault

nearside front tyre wearing low

radiator finns corroded

radiator header tank cap missing

rear silencer box excessively corroded + centre box corroded

steering column shaft u/j slight play

Pass 12 Jul 2012 104,687 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 104,686 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front wipers do not park

Pass 6 Jul 2011 95,654 miles

engine light is on

Fail 6 Jul 2011 95,654 miles

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

engine light is on

Pass 6 Jul 2010 81,375 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

Fail 6 Jul 2010 81,375 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre tread wearing uneven

Pass 8 Jul 2009 68,324 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 68,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2008 55,587 miles

check light on

Fail 8 Jul 2008 55,440 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

check light on

Pass 20 Jun 2007 30,275 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 30,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 11 May 2006 10,866 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2006 10,866 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 GPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GPX, 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 GPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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