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BT03 TNL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

76,609 mi
Last recorded76,609 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 TNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 76,609 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 17 Oct 2017 76,609 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Aug 2016 73,501 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 73,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 69,393 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 64,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 60,989 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2013 60,979 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2012 58,211 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 58,211 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 51,683 miles

both front tyres worn on edges/nearside rear tyre sidewall perrished 205/50/16

rear wiper split

Pass 29 Jun 2010 44,626 miles

rear number plate water dameged

Fail 29 Jun 2010 44,626 miles

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

front wipers smearing screen

rear number plate water dameged

Fail 22 Jun 2009 37,927 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,927 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 33,345 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread 205/50/16v

Fail 20 Jun 2008 33,345 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both rear tyres cracking in tread 205/50/16v

Pass 20 Jun 2007 29,114 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 23,848 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 TNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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

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