MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,437 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
Advise n/s/f cv boot worn
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
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
wear front pads
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BT03 FHW registered?
BT03 FHW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2003.
Is BT03 FHW safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT03 FHW shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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