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BT03 GVA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

57,293 mi
Last recorded57,293 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 GVA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2023 57,293 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 57,063 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

eml on

Pass 8 Sep 2022 56,925 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 1 Sep 2022 56,912 miles

Central Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak between back box and centre pipe (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2021 56,466 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 56,465 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 55,172 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 55,169 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 51,105 miles

Front Brake application slightly uneven

exhaust back box, one hanger missing

Pass 31 Aug 2018 48,027 miles

Front brake application slightly uneven

both front tyres worn on inner edge

exhaust back box, one hanger missing

Pass 31 Aug 2017 46,236 miles

exhaust back box, one hanger missing

Fail 31 Aug 2017 46,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

exhaust back box, one hanger missing

Pass 26 Aug 2016 45,065 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 26 Aug 2016 45,064 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Pass 1 Sep 2015 43,900 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

both n/s tyres have damage to outer sidewalls

exhaust back box outer skin coming away

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,344 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

light surface scratching to windscreen

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,043 miles

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

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

exhaust back box in poor condition outer skin coming away

n/s front tyre outer sidewall damaged

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Aug 2012 29,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust back box outer skin coming away

Fail 16 Aug 2012 29,388 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

exhaust back box outer skin coming away

Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,277 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

n/s rear tyre inner sidewall split in several places

Pass 26 Aug 2010 16,192 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 13,392 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 13,391 miles

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

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,080 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 10,446 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,126 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 GVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GVA, 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 GVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 August 2003.

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