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BT03 HWZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

139,249 mi
Last recorded139,249 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2015 139,249 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2014

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2014

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

Pass 27 May 2013 162,384 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

inner sides of both front alloys damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2012 155,013 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)

rear box flange and flexi pipe on exhaust deteriorating

Fail 31 May 2012 154,991 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Centre stop lamp in-op.

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated.

Pass 24 May 2011 134,331 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2010 113,857 miles

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

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

o/s boot hinge broken.

Pass 22 May 2009 97,931 miles

O/s/R boot spring adrift.

O/S/f tyre wearing on the inner edge.

Pass 30 May 2008 80,645 miles

rear brake pads low

slight play in n/s/f suspension strut

Fail 23 May 2008 80,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

rear brake pads low

slight play in n/s/f suspension strut

Pass 31 May 2007 62,086 miles

N/S Rear Hand Brake Reading Lower than O/S †90kg - 180kg

Pass 30 May 2006 46,568 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 HWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 HWZ, 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 HWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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