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BT03 HXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

116,055 mi
Last recorded116,055 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 116,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 112,256 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2018 112,229 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2017 108,581 miles

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

rear chassis undercoated with wax oil

Pass 3 Sep 2016 102,624 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2015 95,472 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 127,314 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 87,578 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,238 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 74,313 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 74,246 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 57,307 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 44,133 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 31,836 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 25,523 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2006 18,556 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper motor not self parking.

Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,556 miles

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

Windscreen wiper motor not self parking.

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 HXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 HXM, 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 HXM registered?

BT03 HXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BT03 HXM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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