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BT03 FLV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,431 mi
Last recorded122,431 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 122,431 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases From flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Underside of vehicle covered in mud

Pass 17 Feb 2020 117,115 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 114,199 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 114,132 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2018 111,309 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 108,450 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2016 103,803 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Feb 2016 103,803 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2015 97,398 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 17 Dec 2013 85,958 miles

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

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

body trim adrift n/s

front springs corroded

rear springs corroded

wipers poor

Fail 17 Dec 2013 85,958 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

body trim adrift n/s

front springs corroded

rear springs corroded

wipers poor

Pass 24 Nov 2012 72,973 miles

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

Oil leak

Wiper blade slightly split

Pass 19 Nov 2011 62,939 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2010 58,373 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 51,098 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 45,351 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 5 Jun 2007 40,676 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,561 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 32,339 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 FLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 FLV, 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 FLV registered?

BT03 FLV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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