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BT03 TMU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

51,178 mi
Last recorded51,178 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 51,178 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2026 51,178 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2025 50,812 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2025 50,812 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2024 50,472 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 50,129 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 7 Mar 2023 50,129 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 49,764 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 49,764 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 49,403 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 49,107 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 49,107 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Feb 2019 48,692 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 48,692 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 48,247 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 48,247 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2017 47,723 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2016 47,197 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Mar 2015 46,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 46,654 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 46,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Mar 2014 46,134 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2013 45,516 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 44,518 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 44,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 43,648 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,539 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Feb 2009 40,927 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,061 miles

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

o/s wiper blade split

Fail 20 Jun 2008 37,061 miles

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

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

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

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,642 miles

rear silencer corroded † †front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Jun 2006 25,550 miles

rear silencer corroded †front tyres starting to wear on edges 185/65r15t †service light on

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 TMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 TMU, 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 TMU registered?

BT03 TMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is BT03 TMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 TMU shows 32 tests with a 65.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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