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BT03 HYL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,071 mi
Last recorded157,071 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HYL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2013 157,071 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

undertray insecure

Fail 4 Apr 2013 157,069 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside rear brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

undertray insecure

Pass 27 Mar 2012 148,812 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wing repeator slightly loose.

rear silencer corroded.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 148,812 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s wing repeator slightly loose.

rear silencer corroded.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 144,060 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 137,419 miles

OFFSIDE INNER WING COVER IS ALL LOOSE IT IS ONLY JUST MISSING THE WHEELS ON THE LOCK TO LOCK CHECK.

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE OF 24%

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

Fail 26 Mar 2010 137,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

OFFSIDE INNER WING COVER IS ALL LOOSE IT IS ONLY JUST MISSING THE WHEELS ON THE LOCK TO LOCK CHECK.

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE OF 24%

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 117,132 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 117,132 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 87,444 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,307 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 24,914 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 HYL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYL, 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 HYL registered?

BT03 HYL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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