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BT03 YYE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

87,664 mi
Last recorded87,664 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2016 87,664 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear exhaust box outer skin coming off

Pass 21 Jan 2016 86,840 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 83,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres distorted

exhaust deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 83,630 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres distorted

exhaust deteriorated

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 83,124 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 26 Nov 2013 83,124 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Coolant leak

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2012 80,132 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine manegement light on

Fail 15 Nov 2012 80,132 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

engine manegement light on

Pass 21 Nov 2011 78,005 miles

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Fail 21 Nov 2011 78,005 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Pass 1 Dec 2010 73,254 miles

front anti roll bar outer links slightly worn

slight wear in front top suspension

slight wear in n/s of steering rack

Pass 8 Dec 2009 64,712 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,342 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 55,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 44,218 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 34,166 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 31,383 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 YYE 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 70.6%.

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 YYE, 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 YYE registered?

BT03 YYE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 August 2003.

Is BT03 YYE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 YYE shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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