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BT03 GVU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

140,885 mi
Last recorded140,885 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2017 140,885 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 140,884 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 138,258 miles

front brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 25 Jul 2016 138,255 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 2 Sep 2013 127,531 miles

FRONT BUMPER INSECURE.

HEADLAMP UNITS SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED.

TOW SOCKET COVER DAMAGED.

VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Fail 2 Sep 2013 127,529 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BUMPER INSECURE.

FRONT TYRES WEARING ON SHOULDERS.

HEADLAMP UNITS SLIGHTLY INSECURE.

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY SPLIT.

REAR BUMPER DAMAGED.

TOW SOCKET COVER DAMAGED.

VARIOUS METAL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED.

Pass 26 Sep 2012 116,221 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 Sep 2011 106,085 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 106,085 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 97,254 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 92,206 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 92,206 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 76,926 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,298 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 70,971 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 57,505 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 GVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GVU, 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 GVU registered?

BT03 GVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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