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BT03 FHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

93,052 mi
Last recorded93,052 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 FHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2016 93,052 miles

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

exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Fail 16 Jun 2016 93,052 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exhaust back box outer shell corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Jun 2015 85,822 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)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jun 2014 79,085 miles

3mm left on front tyres

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 3 Jun 2014 79,085 miles

3mm left on front tyres

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Fail 21 May 2013 70,120 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 21 May 2013 70,120 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 68,400 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)

Rear exhaust box corroding.

Pass 18 May 2011 65,533 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2010 60,947 miles

Nearside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 May 2010 60,947 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2009 53,787 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2008 45,112 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 36,189 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2006 27,884 miles
Fail 10 May 2006 27,884 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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 FHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FHJ, 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 BT03 FHJ registered?

BT03 FHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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