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BT03 HFA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

146,814 mi
Last recorded146,814 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 HFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2014 146,814 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

both door mirrors damaged

wipers do not self park

Pass 22 Mar 2013 133,315 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 119,385 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 119,385 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 101,005 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2011 101,002 miles

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 14 May 2010 100,943 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 99,376 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 96,713 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2007 92,020 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 70,375 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 HFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HFA, 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 HFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 May 2003.

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