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BT03 JFG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2013
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

321,240 mi
Last recorded321,240 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2012 321,240 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 25 May 2011 291,076 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 291,060 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 257,618 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 257,618 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 246,716 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 246,716 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

n/s/r brake showing low effort on both service brake and hand brake, but made effort to pass test

Pass 21 May 2010 225,774 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 192,564 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 192,558 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2009 166,352 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 157,859 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 157,624 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 143,228 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 112,512 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 112,512 miles

Centre Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 JFG 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 68.8%.

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 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 JFG, 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 JFG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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