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BT03 FJD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

82,153 mi
Last recorded82,153 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2021 82,153 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Aug 2021 82,149 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 77,326 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2020 77,326 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 72,950 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 72,950 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Both o/s and n/s/f drop links badly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 65,064 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 60,268 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 56,054 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 53,223 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 50,045 miles

rear steel brake pipes, corrosion apparent on surfaces

Fail 20 May 2014 50,031 miles

Nearside Front Upper Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear steel brake pipes, corrosion apparent on surfaces

Pass 7 May 2013 47,238 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 44,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 41,316 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 38,257 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 34,381 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 30,802 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 26,987 miles
Fail 15 May 2007 26,987 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2006 23,595 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 FJD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FJD, 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 FJD registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT03 FJD shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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