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BT03 VRE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

128,894 mi
Last recorded128,894 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 128,894 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2019 113,870 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2018 100,681 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2017 92,365 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 15 Jun 2017 92,365 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear to o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Jun 2016 89,252 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 8 Jun 2015 84,573 miles

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

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

rear silencer in poor condition but not blowing

Pass 17 Jun 2014 79,503 miles

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

rear silencer in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,392 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2013 74,392 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2012 71,053 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Jun 2011 66,547 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 60,356 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 52,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 43,011 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 35,139 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2006 25,917 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 VRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

BT03 VRE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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