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BT03 HZG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,527 mi
Last recorded131,527 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HZG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 131,527 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front/Rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 128,874 miles

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front wipers smearing

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front /rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 126,326 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Mar 2024 126,326 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 123,895 miles

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front/rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 121,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2021 118,814 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2021 118,814 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 117,108 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2020 117,108 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 114,025 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 111,158 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,932 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 105,610 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 102,748 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 99,790 miles

nearside rear tyre (outer edge) slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre (outer edge) slightly deteriorated

Fail 18 Mar 2014 99,790 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside rear tyre (outer edge) slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre (outer edge) slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2013 97,092 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2013 97,092 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 94,232 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 91,472 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 88,602 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 88,602 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2009 85,147 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 871,276 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 76,931 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 19,125 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 72,898 miles

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

both front brake disc`s scored

nail in offside rear 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 HZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HZG, 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 HZG registered?

BT03 HZG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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