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BT03 RWZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,819 mi
Last recorded106,819 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2015 106,819 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 97,408 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2013 87,722 miles

Front discs have slight surface corrosion

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

Rear exhaust backbox heatshield has corrosion

Fail 11 Dec 2013 87,722 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine noisy/misfiring - emissions test abandoned

Front discs have slight surface corrosion

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

Rear exhaust backbox heatshield has corrosion

Pass 11 Oct 2011 87,684 miles

Radiator leaking

Fail 10 Oct 2011 87,684 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Dashboard warning light on

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Radiator leaking

Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,346 miles

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2008 71,110 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2007 50,530 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 35,116 miles

handbrake lever slightly high

Pass 14 Apr 2006 32,094 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 RWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 RWZ, 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 RWZ registered?

BT03 RWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 July 2003.

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