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BT03 OXL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

29,011 mi
Last recorded29,011 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 OXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 29,011 miles

Front discs corroded

Front wipers poor

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2020 29,011 miles

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

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

Front discs corroded

Front wipers poor

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 28,838 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 28,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 28,610 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 28,313 miles

corrosion to both front brake pipes

Fail 30 Jun 2017 28,313 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

corrosion to both front brake pipes

Pass 1 Jul 2016 28,030 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 27,755 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

n/s/f tyre perished

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2014 27,329 miles

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

offside front tyre is wearing low

rear exhaust box is corroded ( outer skin )

Fail 17 Jun 2014 27,326 miles

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

offside front tyre is wearing low

rear exhaust box is corroded ( outer skin )

Pass 14 Jun 2013 26,830 miles

oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

seat belts are slow to retract

Pass 21 May 2012 26,216 miles

rear silencer is poor/corroded

Fail 15 Jun 2011 25,331 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front and offside rear tyres are perished

rear wiper blade is poor

Pass 15 Jun 2011 25,331 miles

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

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

both front and offside rear tyres are perished

rear wiper blade is poor

Pass 15 Jun 2010 24,244 miles

rear exhaust outer skin poor

Pass 29 May 2009 22,532 miles

Front tyres are cracking

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

Pass 28 May 2008 21,335 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 19,161 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 15,646 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 OXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 OXL, 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 OXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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