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BC03 FSN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

45,789 mi
Last recorded45,789 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 FSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2020 45,789 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2020 45,789 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 45,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2019 45,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases SILENCER (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 27 Aug 2019 43,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and insecure (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output headlamp deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp deteriorated (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 41,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 41,650 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Stop lamp(s) not working Both rear lights (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Off side front (3.5 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 39,434 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded All coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 35,764 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2016 35,764 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 33,082 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking in the side wall

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in the side wall

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 33,082 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has cracking in the side wall

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cracking in the side wall

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 28,877 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 25,230 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 20,370 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 13,894 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2011 13,894 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 5,892 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 5,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 5,071 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 4,222 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 3,386 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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BC03 FSN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 BC03 FSN, 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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BC03 FSN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 August 2003.

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