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BT03 JEU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

79,694 mi
Last recorded79,694 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 JEU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 79,694 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2017 76,676 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

engine light on

Pass 1 Oct 2016 74,710 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour slight off (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 1 Oct 2016 74,710 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured colour slight off (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 73,059 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & perished

oil leak

parking brake just met requirements

Fail 10 Oct 2015 73,059 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked & perished

oil leak

parking brake just met requirements

Pass 11 Oct 2014 71,059 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2013 69,145 miles

n.s.f tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 29 Sep 2012 66,996 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,344 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2010 62,310 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 62,310 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 59,103 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2009 59,024 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 51,390 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 48,825 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 38,202 miles

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

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 JEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 JEU, 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 JEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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