MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,621 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes corroding
lowered suspension
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
non standard exhaust system
odd size tyres fitted between front and rear axles
Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from load valve (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
brake pipes corroding
lowered suspension
nearside front tyre cracking
nearside rear tyre worn on edges
non standard exhaust system
after market undertray fitted
exhaust noisey
n/s/f brake has judder
play in front top mounts
rear exhaust bodjed
steering rack play
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
front brake application uneven n/s slow (3.7.B.2)
exhaust noisey
after market undertray fitted
play in front top mounts
rear exhaust bodjed
steering rack play
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
brake pipes covered in grease / smell of diesel under bonnet / anti roll bar d bushes have play / rear exhaust bolt missing / under tray loose / n/s/f shock damp / steel wheels fitted / both head lights poor image
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres worn on inside edge
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres worn on inside edge
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BT03 SMV 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 SMV, 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 SMV registered?
BT03 SMV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 June 2003.
Is BT03 SMV safe to buy?
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