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BT03 FLD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,631 mi
Last recorded159,631 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2018 159,631 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2017 151,223 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 May 2017 151,223 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 May 2016 140,171 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2016 140,135 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2015 129,516 miles

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

nearside rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 13 May 2015 129,516 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

nearside rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 29 May 2014 121,237 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 111,827 miles
Fail 16 May 2013 111,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 101,058 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

front discs lipped

oil level low

rear wiper split

Pass 27 May 2011 90,428 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 77,641 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 77,641 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2009 65,152 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 53,992 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 42,693 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,595 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 FLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FLD, 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 FLD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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