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BT03 HEV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,733 mi
Last recorded110,733 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 110,733 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2024 108,093 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2023 105,511 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 94,450 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 94,391 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 94,391 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2020 94,006 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2019 93,377 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 May 2018 92,531 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 92,531 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front brake pipes corroded

Pass 4 May 2017 91,787 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 90,683 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 90,683 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported tail pipe (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

exhaust centre pipe is corroded

rear wiper blade is in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2015 87,799 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 82,589 miles

corrosion showing to o/s/f inner brake pipe

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,091 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 68,671 miles

near side front tyre has small cut in side wall

Fail 9 May 2012 68,671 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

near side front tyre has small cut in side wall

Pass 10 May 2011 60,959 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 53,106 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 44,364 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 35,843 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 26,781 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 26,781 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2006 19,395 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 HEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HEV, 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 HEV registered?

BT03 HEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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