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BT03 FOM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,803 mi
Last recorded62,803 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 FOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,803 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 61,176 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 58,896 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 56,961 miles

Nearside 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 11 Sep 2012 54,971 miles

Front nearside road spring insecure when vehicle hung.

Front offside road spring insecure when vehicle hung.

Front windscreen lamination appears to be separating.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Slight oil leak from steering rack pinion.

Fail 10 Sep 2012 54,971 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Front nearside road spring insecure when vehicle hung.

Front offside road spring insecure when vehicle hung.

Front windscreen lamination appears to be separating.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Oil leak

Slight oil leak from steering rack pinion.

Pass 23 Sep 2011 49,124 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 39,377 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 30,532 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 30,071 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2008 25,500 miles

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

rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 25 Oct 2007 20,397 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 14,304 miles
Pass 27 May 2006 12,582 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 FOM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 FOM, 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 FOM registered?

BT03 FOM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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