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BT03 CYF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

73,516 mi
Last recorded73,516 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 CYF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 73,516 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 May 2017 49,473 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 49,473 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2016 45,821 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 13 May 2016 45,787 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 42,468 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2014 39,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear silencer outer casing corroded no action required n/s wiper blade sptit no action required

Pass 12 May 2014 39,226 miles

rear silencer outer casing corroded no action required n/s wiper blade sptit no action required

Pass 14 May 2013 36,839 miles

near side rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 36,827 miles

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

near side rear tyre cracking

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 9 May 2012 34,491 miles

has oil leak

rear silencer outer shell corroded

service light on

Pass 10 May 2011 32,141 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 32,141 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2010 29,479 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 27,019 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 13 May 2008 24,236 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 20,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

will need n/s/f tyre soon worn on edge

Pass 15 May 2007 20,308 miles

will need n/s/f tyre soon worn on edge

Pass 28 Apr 2006 14,547 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 CYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BT03 CYF, 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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BT03 CYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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