MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,378 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment offside and nearside (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
parking brake just meet requirements
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
parking brake just meet requirements
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
brake pads not checked
rear silencer outer skin rusting
sills not checked due to sill covers
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
brake pads not checked
rear silencer outer skin rusting
sills not checked due to sill covers
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory due to undertray
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
offside front tyre worn to minimum legal limits/unable to check areas underside of vehicle in a satisfactory manner due to undertray
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT03 FVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel 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 FVJ, 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 FVJ registered?
BT03 FVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2003.
Is BT03 FVJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT03 FVJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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