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Emissions not tested emmisions not tested due co content to high (8.2.1.2 (d))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction came on during test (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also has product on lense (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding caliper sized on inc handbrake lever on caliper (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect also has product on lense (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords also has a lump on the inside edge of the tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases between the centre pipe and the back box on the joint corroded away (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also has a nail in the tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported also rubbing on antiroll bar (1.1.11 (d) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear brake hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear to rear brake hoses (3.6.B.2c)
Brake pipe excessively corroded to offside rear brake hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides front (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both wipers split (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear brake hose to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken and slightly loose but only leaking slightly. (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm or less 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
oil leak from oil filter
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi broken and slightly loose but only leaking slightly. (7.1.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm or less 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
oil leak from oil filter
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)
Child seat fitted
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Where new rear box meets at joint (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located New spring (2.4.C.2)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located New spring (2.4.C.2)
Oil leak
Rear Brake cable insecure Both new cables (3.5.1d)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
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BT03 TKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 TKN, 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 TKN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.
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