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BT03 FHY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,664 mi
Last recorded126,664 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2015 126,664 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2015 126,664 miles

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Rear Outer Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 116,608 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2014 116,608 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 111,434 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2013 94,738 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting missing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

emissions unstable - suggest engine service / diagnostic check

front pads and discs worn

Pass 29 Jan 2013 94,738 miles

1 rear exhaust mounting missing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

emissions unstable - suggest engine service / diagnostic check

front pads and discs worn

Fail 30 Jan 2012 82,880 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both sides front suspension top mounts have slight play

offside front tyre inner raised edge worn

short wiper blade fitted to offside at time of test - testers opinion adequite field of vision

Pass 30 Jan 2012 82,880 miles

both sides front suspension top mounts have slight play

offside front tyre inner raised edge worn

short wiper blade fitted to offside at time of test - testers opinion adequite field of vision

Pass 31 Jan 2011 69,655 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 31 Jan 2011 69,655 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jan 2010 64,743 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 55,147 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 55,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 39,544 miles

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Jan 2008 39,544 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

plastic outer sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2007 27,132 miles

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

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

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 FHY 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 58.8%.

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

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