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BT03 SNZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

126,394 mi
Last recorded126,394 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 126,394 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 126,394 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 124,156 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 124,151 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 120,538 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2016 120,538 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded all as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,413 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 30 Mar 2015 115,413 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 109,950 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2014 109,950 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 102,620 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 102,620 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 96,119 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,658 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 90,140 miles

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

engine covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

Fail 7 Apr 2009 90,140 miles

Centre Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

engine covers fitted

wheel nut covers fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2008 74,598 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2008 74,598 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 56,793 miles

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

flat spot on near side rear tyre tread

Pass 18 Apr 2006 43,329 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 43,329 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

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

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 SNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SNZ, 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 SNZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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