MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,402 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexible pipe broken and manifold to cylinder head gasket blown (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded n/s/r and n/s/f (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
n/s/f coil spring corroded
n/s/r coil spring corroded
o/s/f brake back plate rubbing disc
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f and o/s/f to brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
n/s/f coil spring corroded
n/s/r coil spring corroded
o/s/f brake back plate rubbing disc
Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
exhaust system corroded
n/s/f coil spring corroded
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ball joint has excessive play (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner surfaces (3.5.1i)
exhaust system corroded
n/s/f coil spring corroded
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS
all brake discs corroded
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
brake pipes in engine compartment slightly corroded
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre perished
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
n/s/r tyre perished
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
advise both rear tyres wearing on inside edge
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF03 LTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BF03 LTY, 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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BF03 LTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2003.
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