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BT03 VRN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,803 mi
Last recorded50,803 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 50,803 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 46,828 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 46,806 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 42,708 miles

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

Fail 4 Feb 2015 42,697 miles

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 38,848 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,865 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 26,902 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 23,378 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 23,331 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 19,593 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 16,316 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2006 11,431 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 VRN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VRN, 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 VRN registered?

BT03 VRN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 August 2003.

Is BT03 VRN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 VRN shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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