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BT03 RVY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

159,339 mi
Last recorded159,339 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2018 159,339 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Jun 2018 159,310 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front wheel damage

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2017 149,412 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 149,412 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 147,063 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 144,656 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 125,890 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust System Corroded

O/S/R Light Lean's Craked

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jun 2014 125,890 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Exhaust System Corroded

O/S/R Light Lean's Craked

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 124,708 miles

Oil leak

osr lamp cracked

Pass 2 Jul 2012 123,650 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Fail 29 Jun 2012 123,650 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn inner edge

o/s/r lamp unit cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2011 114,319 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 114,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 97,712 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 77,423 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 54,639 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 35,360 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 14,698 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 RVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 RVY, 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 RVY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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