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BT03 VCG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,017 mi
Last recorded73,017 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 VCG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2021 73,017 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear and centre (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 72,314 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2018 65,734 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 62,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 58,388 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 19 Jun 2015 54,343 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,306 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2014 50,306 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 46,159 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 23 May 2012 42,985 miles

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 23 May 2012 42,985 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

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

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

Pass 23 May 2011 38,714 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 34,088 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2010 34,088 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 28,902 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2008 22,973 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 17,634 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 12,711 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 VCG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 VCG, 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 VCG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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