MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
146,560 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Covers and Shields fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front lens cloudy, headlight aim just met (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Requires inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust box deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to centre pipe joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60R15 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn Both sides top mounts excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Coolant low
Covers and Shields fitted
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides front lens cloudy, headlight aim just met (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive Requires inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust box deteriorated
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer to centre pipe joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both sides (5.3.2 (d))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60R15 Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust System/Flexi Pipe Deteriorated
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
N/S/F Tyre has Indent on Inner Sidewall Not Causing Separation of Tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil Pressure Light Illuminated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear Wiper Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Component Corroded
Front Direction indicator incorrect colour Both Sides (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp are incorrectly positioned (4.1.4 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Brake Fluid Appears Contaminated
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Visible (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust System/Flexi Pipe Deteriorated
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides Slightly Deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
N/S/F Tyre has Indent on Inner Sidewall Not Causing Separation of Tyre
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/60/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil Pressure Light Illuminated
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective Rear Wiper Smeary (3.4 (b) (i))
Under Vehicle + Steering/Suspension Component Corroded
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides cloudy - headlamp aim just met requirement's (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
break fluid seems to be contaminated
under vehicle / all steering + suspension components corroded
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides - lens cloudy requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake fluid appears to be contaminated
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + outer wall perishing (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
brake fluid appears to be contaminated
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
all visible rigid brake pipes slightly corroded
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
all visible rigid brake pipes slightly corroded
both headlamps deteriorated
Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (3.6.B.4d)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both front (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear tyre cracked and perished
Offside Front wiper blade damaged
oil leak
covers & shields fitted
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
covers & shields fitted
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r tyre on limit
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
headlights deteriorated
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
slight movement in n/s/f shock top mount
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both wipers split
n/s/f tyre on limit
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)
Rear exhaust corroded but not leaking
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside wiper blade split
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside wiper blade split
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BT03 RVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.
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 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 RVM, 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 RVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2003.
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