MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,675 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both and cracking (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Front Gearbox mounting defective ()
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 195 60 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Gearbox mounting defective front bottom ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre approx 2mm/3mm 195 60 15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slightly (2.4.G.2)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both sides (2.5.A.1c)
Gearbox mounting defective front bottom ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre approx 2mm/3mm 195 60 15 (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint slightly (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both sides (2.7.3)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom engine mount bush split (6.1.D.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (195/60/15) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
rear wiper blade worn/split
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm approx 1mm/1.6mm (195/60/15) (4.1.E.1)
Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bottom engine mount bush split (6.1.D.1a)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 3mm (195/60/15) (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit approx 1.6mm/2mm (195/60/15) (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear exhaust outer skin corroded
rear wiper blade worn/split
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
back box outer skin corroded
both rear tyres perish/cracks
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
rear wiper split
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
BT03 TOV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 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 TOV, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check the history of BT03 TOV?
You can check the full history of BT03 TOV by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was BT03 TOV registered?
BT03 TOV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.
Is BT03 TOV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BT03 TOV shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does BT03 TOV have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BT03 TOV. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.