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BT03 KUP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

108,464 mi
Last recorded108,464 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 KUP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 108,464 miles

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

advise : under body surface corrosion

Fail 18 Jul 2022 108,464 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

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

advise : under body surface corrosion

Pass 27 Jul 2021 97,784 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Fail 27 Jul 2021 97,784 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn link arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

rear exhaust box slightly corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2020 86,587 miles

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

advise : under body/suspension surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2018 84,263 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 81,085 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 76,905 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Mar 2015 71,685 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 65,343 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 11 Mar 2013 59,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2012 54,043 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 47,549 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 39,625 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 39,625 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2009 30,486 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 22,758 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 15,166 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 8,665 miles

recomend front wiper blades-split

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 KUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KUP, 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 KUP registered?

BT03 KUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 May 2003.

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