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BT03 FKC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,226 mi
Last recorded109,226 miles
Recorded on15 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 FKC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2025 109,226 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 109,226 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 3 May 2024 106,091 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 May 2023 102,993 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 96,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 May 2022 96,967 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 May 2021 90,856 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 86,518 miles

Slight blow from exhaust

Fail 29 May 2020 86,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Slight blow from exhaust

Pass 31 May 2019 83,378 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 79,290 miles

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 May 2018 79,186 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam aim not checked (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low +wrong image (4.1.2 (a))

Front tyres devoid of tread inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to check valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to check valve (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust pipe flange deterriated/ one bolt missing

park brake 19%

Pass 3 May 2017 73,825 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 67,673 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2015 64,069 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 59,987 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 55,440 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 50,653 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 45,800 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2010 41,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2009 36,152 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Fail 6 May 2009 36,152 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres worn uneven

Pass 21 May 2008 30,419 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 25,096 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 20,043 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 FKC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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