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BT03 JRX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,769 mi
Last recorded71,769 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 71,769 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 71,769 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 65,841 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 27 Jul 2015 65,828 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 23 Jul 2014 50,176 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2014 50,162 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 40,015 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 39,749 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,446 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 38,533 miles

advise sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,833 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 36,061 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 35,372 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 34,055 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 JRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 JRX, 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 JRX registered?

BT03 JRX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

Is BT03 JRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 JRX shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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