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BT03 VOU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

109,804 mi
Last recorded109,804 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,804 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 95,923 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 90,624 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 90,624 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2015 84,457 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2014 81,012 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2014 81,012 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2013 71,843 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2013 71,494 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2012 57,674 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2012 57,637 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 53,303 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2011 53,303 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 48,560 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2010 48,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 May 2009 39,732 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 39,732 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2008 29,729 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 24,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 19,012 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 18,688 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

nearside front tyre worn below 1.6mm on outer edge

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 VOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VOU, 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 VOU registered?

BT03 VOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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