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BT03 HWV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jun 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

82,636 mi
Last recorded82,636 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 82,636 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2026 82,636 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 82,283 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2025 82,283 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jun 2024 81,668 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2024 81,668 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jun 2023 80,557 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 79,662 miles

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside windscreen washer jet water delivery poor

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

Slight play in the offside front suspension strut top mount

Pass 24 Jun 2021 78,982 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2021 78,962 miles

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

Coolant leak from the thermostat housing

Engine management fault light on

Engine misfire

Engine oil leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 78,850 miles

Coolant leak from the thermostat housing

Engine management light on

Engine smoking at higher rpm

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 74,486 miles

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Engine management fault light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 74,486 miles

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

Both front seat belts slow to retract

Engine management fault light on

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 69,166 miles

Both front tyres worn very low on the inner tread area

Engine management fault light on

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 64,489 miles

engine light on

Fail 21 Mar 2017 64,489 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,398 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 55,390 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,735 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,734 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 45,776 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 41,543 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 41,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 36,470 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 32,227 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2009 27,769 miles

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

nearside front offside front tyres getting low approx 2mm

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,186 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 17,924 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 13,053 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 HWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 HWV, 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 HWV registered?

BT03 HWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 HWV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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