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BT03 RXZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,146 mi
Last recorded106,146 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 106,146 miles

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s &n/s rear wheel arches (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 106,146 miles

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o/s &n/s rear wheel arches (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 10,101 miles

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.2.6)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 10,101 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arches (5.2.6)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective centre (5.2.5b)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 93,215 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 84,860 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake discs are slightly worn

exhaust front pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2014 84,860 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front brake discs are slightly worn

exhaust front pipe is slightly corroded

Fail 31 Mar 2014 83,536 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust front pipe flexi deteriorated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2013 78,812 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 73,978 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 73,778 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 24 May 2011 68,969 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2010 63,798 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 9 Jun 2009 57,555 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 57,555 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 51,280 miles

Both rear tyres wearing uneven

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Jun 2007 38,431 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 38,431 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 27,972 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 27,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 RXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RXZ, 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 RXZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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