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BT03 FMD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,825 mi
Last recorded131,825 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 131,825 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 131,825 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2017 120,812 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes top hoses (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From hose to wheel. (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both pipes from limit valve to hoses. (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 106,693 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2015 104,445 miles

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

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

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

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

milage back lamp not working milage seen with inspection lamp

nearside rear stop lamp bulb incorectly fitted

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 12 May 2014 56,824 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 12 May 2014 56,824 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 17 May 2013 90,677 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 14 May 2013 90,677 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 16 May 2012 82,915 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

clutch heavy in operation

exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 9 May 2012 82,743 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

clutch heavy in operation

exhaust system heavily corroded

front wipers smearing and split and worn

Pass 26 May 2011 74,344 miles

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

all road springs ok at time of test

Fail 26 May 2011 74,344 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all road springs ok at time of test

Fail 7 Jul 2010 67,545 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2010 67,545 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2010 63,408 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2010 63,408 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2009 55,088 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 55,088 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2008 45,387 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2008 45,385 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 37,173 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 29,192 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 29,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 FMD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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

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