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BT03 HDN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

131,530 mi
Last recorded131,530 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 131,530 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2018 131,530 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 126,866 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s o/s (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 123,673 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 119,556 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 114,989 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 109,242 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2012 109,242 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 101,955 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 94,885 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 88,515 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 81,509 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 81,509 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 74,624 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 72,061 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 52,164 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 HDN 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 81.3%.

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 HDN, 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 HDN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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