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BT03 JLX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

165,735 mi
Last recorded165,735 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 165,735 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 165,702 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 161,720 miles

Damage to nearside rear wheel arch but no sharp edges present.

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 161,713 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Damage to nearside rear wheel arch but no sharp edges present.

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

Fail 16 Sep 2015 159,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 149,080 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 149,080 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 132,038 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 131,763 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2012 115,475 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 115,475 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 97,413 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 97,121 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 81,512 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2009 73,025 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 61,697 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 52,738 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 42,977 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 42,977 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 JLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 JLX, 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 JLX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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