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BT03 SUA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,213 mi
Last recorded82,213 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 82,213 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 pipes corroded near ends (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 82,213 miles

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All 4 pipes corroded near ends (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low on tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 78,793 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2019 78,701 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached drop link (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

the minimum handbrake performance is 16% THIS IS 16% needs looking at

Pass 7 Feb 2018 72,683 miles

Headlamp lenses deterated slightly

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Link rod (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2017 63,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Showing signs of cracking in tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Showing signs of cracking in tread

Pass 6 Jan 2016 59,183 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2016 59,183 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 54,980 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,282 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 51,282 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 45,528 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 43,174 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 42,074 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 40,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 37,468 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 33,588 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 27,437 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 SUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 SUA, 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 SUA registered?

BT03 SUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 June 2003.

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