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BT03 RVW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

170,691 mi
Last recorded170,691 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 170,691 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2018 170,691 miles

Exhaust back box corroded

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Various rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2017 154,467 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 154,467 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm and cut to cords 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort nearside 40kg offside 100kg (3.7.B.6a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer in poor condition (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn smooth inner edge 175/70r14 (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2016 129,608 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2015 103,503 miles

both front and both rear brake pipes corroded

front brake disc's corroded.

Pass 2 Jun 2014 103,137 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2014 103,137 miles

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

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

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 30 May 2013 101,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rear silencer outer skin partially deteriorated

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre tread depths wearing low (3mm)(175/70R14 84T)

Fail 30 May 2013 101,701 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust system rear silencer outer skin partially deteriorated

offside front tyre and nearside rear tyre tread depths wearing low (3mm)(175/70R14 84T)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 99,980 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 97,952 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 95,964 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 93,417 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 89,205 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 75,936 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,547 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 54,547 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 RVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RVW, 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 RVW registered?

BT03 RVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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