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BT03 HXU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

196,039 mi
Last recorded196,039 miles
Recorded on4 May 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2020 196,039 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured Offside & nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Offside & nearside - tested at just under 2m (5.2.3 (e))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 May 2019 184,637 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2018 176,973 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2017 170,266 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 159,802 miles

Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

general underbody wear

on gas

Pass 13 Jun 2015 149,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 140,611 miles

front anti roll bar links have slight play

front brake pipes corroded

front inner steering arms have slight play

off side front cv boot deterioated

Pass 24 Aug 2013 128,258 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 121,900 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2012 121,900 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,895 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 105,680 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2009 96,675 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2009 96,675 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 83,557 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 70,573 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 67,128 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 53,258 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

nail in tyre

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 HXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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

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