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BT03 LXZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests31 (20 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate64.5%

Mileage

147,968 mi
Last recorded147,968 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 147,968 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2025 147,966 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch at front (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced undersill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting under valance (6.1.6 (i) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2024 146,604 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (radiator) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 146,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (radiator) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Axle (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 146,584 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 145,624 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022
Fail 7 Oct 2022

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 29 Sep 2021

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Inner corrosion on sills

engine damp with fuel

Pass 27 Oct 2020

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. offside tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected sticker (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2019 139,999 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 138,655 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 138,624 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 137,022 miles

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

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 25 May 2016 134,873 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 132,870 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 132,852 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2014 130,456 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 126,856 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 123,849 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 120,435 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2011 120,422 miles

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

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

Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2010 116,903 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2009 112,625 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear of van boarded out

Fail 27 Apr 2009 112,625 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

rear of van boarded out

Pass 8 Jul 2008 108,764 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

offside front brake slightly binding

Fail 8 Jul 2008 108,764 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

offside front brake slightly binding

Pass 15 Jun 2007 101,815 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 101,815 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

brake squeal from front

Pass 2 Jun 2006 85,740 miles

deep cut nearside front tyre

offside handbrake stiff to operate

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 LXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.

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 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 LXZ, 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 LXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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