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BT03 KMF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2024

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 18 Oct 2024

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 61,417 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

did not lock on rear both service and hand brake

Pass 26 Sep 2022 60,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Fail 26 Sep 2022 60,474 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play n/s/f and o/s/f (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r to front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

did not lock on rear both hand brake

Pass 2 Aug 2021 59,021 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play outter (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r to front both sides (1.1.11 (c))

did not lock on rear both hand breaks

Pass 22 Jul 2019 57,498 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured n/s/f and o/s/f (4.4.3 (a))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 56,627 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

rear service and rear hand brake both sides needs adjustment

Fail 21 Jun 2018 56,626 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outter (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

rear service and rear hand brake both sides needs adjustment

Pass 16 May 2017 55,043 miles

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Fail 16 May 2017 55,043 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust box has slight corrosion

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,081 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded n/s/r and o/s/r (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 49,057 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 47,007 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 39,354 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 36,110 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 31,555 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 31,532 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 27,151 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,681 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 20,598 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 17,239 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 13,363 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 KMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 KMF, 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 KMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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