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BT03 VBG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

49,188 mi
Last recorded49,188 miles
Recorded on18 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2022 49,188 miles

Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 45,370 miles
Pass 19 May 2020 43,519 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 39,800 miles
Fail 20 May 2019 39,800 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both. (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 24 May 2018 37,740 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 29 May 2017 33,794 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured bothside (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread and Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2016 31,579 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 30,731 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 30,075 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 28,974 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 27,682 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 25,425 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 22,894 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 20,116 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 20,116 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 16,924 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 15,476 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 12,196 miles

damage to zone a of windscreen just on limit for zone a rec replacement

Fail 13 Apr 2006 11,852 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 VBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 VBG, 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 VBG registered?

BT03 VBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is BT03 VBG safe to buy?

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