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BT03 FHW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

114,437 mi
Last recorded114,437 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 114,437 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2019 114,433 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 113,667 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Jul 2018 113,667 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 113,237 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front (3.6.B.4e)

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

both side headlamp lens in poor condition

nearside front floor/chassis surface corrosion

Fail 29 Jun 2017 113,218 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both sides front (3.6.B.4e)

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

both side headlamp lens in poor condition

nearside front floor/chassis surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2016 110,123 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jun 2016 110,066 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,956 miles

Advise n/s/f cv boot worn

Pass 20 Jun 2014 89,278 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2013 81,796 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 74,948 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear to both front discs- inner side

Pass 6 Jun 2011 66,546 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 59,668 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 59,668 miles

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

bad engine oil leak

front discs corroding

rear exhaust corroded

rear tyres perished and n/s has runout

water on a/c pump

Pass 29 Jun 2009 54,732 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 47,945 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 40,874 miles

wear front pads

Pass 1 Jul 2006 34,579 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 FHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FHW, 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 FHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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