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412 FLA

2003 Bedford Astra

White Petrol 1590cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests36 (23 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate63.9%

Mileage

95,826 mi
Last recorded95,826 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
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Vehicle Details

Registration412 FLA
MakeBedford
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,590cc

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MOT History

23 pass 13 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 95,826 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2026 95,808 miles

Fuel pipe leaking going to fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2026 79,176 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 79,174 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 76,374 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2025 76,270 miles

Rear Emissions unable to be completed exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2024 73,414 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 70,339 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2022 66,228 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2022 66,228 miles

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 61,664 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2020 59,518 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 59,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 553,240 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 48,169 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 42,437 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 37,846 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2016 37,846 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both (1.8)

Fail 24 Mar 2015 35,548 miles

E.M.L. Engine Managment Lamp is on

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 35,548 miles

E.M.L. Engine Managment Lamp is on

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

Pass 1 Apr 2014 34,805 miles

E.M.L. Engine Management Lamp is on

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 34,209 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 32,840 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 1 Mar 2012 32,840 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2011 29,952 miles

offside front door mirror broken glass

Fail 4 Mar 2011 29,942 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

offside front door mirror broken glass

Pass 9 Mar 2010 26,566 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front door mirror glass cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 8 Mar 2010 26,564 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front door mirror glass cracked

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 2 Jun 2009 95,746 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 23,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 23,979 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 20,060 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 20,050 miles

Brake warning device not working correctly (3.3.D.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 15,933 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 15,933 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 11,860 miles

How Reliable is the Bedford Astra?

Based on 1,112 MOT tests across 330 vehicles.

62.2%
Pass Rate
2,033
Miles/Year
41
Year Lifespan
330
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 271
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 146
Brake pipe excessively corroded 103
constant velocity joint gaiter split 70
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
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412 FLA is a 2003 Bedford Astra in White with a 1,590cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 36 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.9%.

The most common reason a Bedford Astra fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 271 recorded failures. If you're considering buying 412 FLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Bedford Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 41 years. At 23 years old, this Bedford Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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412 FLA is a 2003 Bedford Astra, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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