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BT03 FJA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,318 mi
Last recorded74,318 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 74,318 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 70,848 miles

All anti roll bar covers insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Aug 2014 70,848 miles

All anti roll bar covers insecure but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,193 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 67,193 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 65,337 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

exhaust back box outer casing corroded

front wipers smear

Pass 18 Jul 2011 62,467 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished, 3mm of tread

Fail 13 Jul 2011 62,424 miles

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished, 3mm of tread

Pass 19 Jul 2010 57,647 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 52,563 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 47,699 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 43,758 miles

offside rear tyre tread going lumpy

Pass 8 May 2006 39,061 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 FJA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FJA, 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 FJA registered?

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

Is BT03 FJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 FJA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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