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BV03 TSX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

141,569 mi
Last recorded141,569 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 TSX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2023 141,569 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 141,567 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 137,314 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2022 137,310 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 133,751 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Dec 2021 133,751 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 130,074 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 125,736 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 125,729 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm BOTH (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2018 120,833 miles

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

Fail 12 Nov 2018 120,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Nov 2017 113,961 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 108,370 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 108,370 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 104,497 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 104,497 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 100,659 miles

both front tyres look bald on the inner edged , not reason for rejection due to being a raised tred type tyre

slight corrosion to the n/s/f brake pipe

Fail 1 Aug 2014 100,470 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres look bald on the inner edged , not reason for rejection due to being a raised tred type tyre

slight corrosion to the n/s/f brake pipe

Pass 3 Aug 2013 93,268 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 85,203 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 71,689 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2010 59,170 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 50,032 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,857 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 46,851 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 39,684 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2008 39,684 miles

Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 35,651 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 29,131 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2006 28,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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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BV03 TSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 BV03 TSX, 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 BV03 TSX registered?

BV03 TSX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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