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BT03 FKP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

91,073 mi
Last recorded91,073 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2018 91,073 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONT TO REAR AND OVER AXLE (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX CORRODED (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Dec 2017 87,062 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2016 84,483 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 78,213 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 23 Dec 2015 78,213 miles

Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 19 Dec 2014 74,151 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 Dec 2013 70,101 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,101 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 68,282 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Dec 2012 68,282 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 65,409 miles

Rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Wipers in poor condition

Fail 14 Dec 2011 65,409 miles

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

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

Rear section of exhaust in poor condition

Wipers in poor condition

Fail 29 Nov 2010 61,462 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2010 61,462 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 59,455 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 59,448 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 56,787 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 49,564 miles

ADVISE EXHAUST SYSTEM BADLEY CORRIED ###############################################

ADVISE REAR TYRES VERY BADLEY PERRISHED SMALL SPLITS IN WALLS AND TRED ###############################################

Pass 24 May 2007 36,564 miles

front brake pads wearing low

rear silencer rusty

Pass 27 May 2006 24,115 miles

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

nail in o/s/r tyre

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 FKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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