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BT03 HYF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

172,440 mi
Last recorded172,440 miles
Recorded on28 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2016 172,440 miles

Both front wipers are split.

Major oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Mirror is missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

The end of the back box is broken.

Under tray is fitted.

Fail 25 May 2016 172,377 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Both front wipers are split.

Major oil leak.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Mirror is missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn down to 2.00mm (4.1.E.1)

The end of the back box is broken.

Under tray is fitted.

Pass 21 May 2015 164,387 miles

Engine Oil Leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Fail 8 May 2015 164,387 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

EML Light On

Engine Oil Leak

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 2 May 2014 157,145 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock slightly reduced damping

offside rear shock excessively reduced damping - presenter advised

Fail 1 May 2014 157,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Inner 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear shock slightly reduced damping

offside rear shock excessively reduced damping - presenter advised

Pass 19 Apr 2013 148,716 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2012 135,287 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 117,531 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 100,716 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 100,716 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 1 May 2009 90,126 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 90,126 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 67,913 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 50,701 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 50,701 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 HYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 HYF, 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 HYF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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