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BT03 FKH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,988 mi
Last recorded96,988 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 96,988 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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 Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under body undersaealed

Pass 31 Oct 2024 94,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2024 94,901 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated ns os (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded ns and os (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2023 93,458 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 90,732 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 90,728 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2021 87,650 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 86,029 miles

brake pipes covered unable to fully inspect

gearbox oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2020 86,025 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

brake pipes covered unable to fully inspect

gearbox oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2019 84,167 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 81,931 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 78,727 miles

middle section of exhaust

Pass 27 May 2016 74,916 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside shoulder

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 70,999 miles

Rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 23 May 2015 70,999 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 May 2014 66,883 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pipes greased

Pass 30 May 2013 62,395 miles

all brake pipes greased

Fail 23 May 2013 62,394 miles

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

all brake pipes greased

Pass 25 May 2012 57,924 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

all brake pipes greased

Pass 25 May 2011 53,217 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 48,458 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 43,599 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 43,599 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 22 May 2008 38,099 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 32,747 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 25,823 miles

both front tyres worn low 3mm annd exssively worn on inner edge. 195/60r15 h .

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 FKH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 FKH, 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 FKH registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT03 FKH shows 26 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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