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BT03 OXW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,445 mi
Last recorded133,445 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 OXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2017 133,445 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 133,444 miles

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 128,237 miles

Offside osf rollbar drop link rubber split

rear brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 14 Aug 2014 117,266 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 117,266 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 104,294 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 104,294 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2012 91,577 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 79,671 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 67,581 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 55,215 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2009 55,215 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 43,847 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 28,861 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 12,285 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 11,466 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 OXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OXW, 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 OXW registered?

BT03 OXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

Is BT03 OXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 OXW shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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