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BT03 TPY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

73,027 mi
Last recorded73,027 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 TPY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 73,027 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside door mirror wrong size

Fail 6 Dec 2021 73,022 miles

Central Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Multiple cuts in inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 61,898 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 54,719 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2019 54,703 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 48,031 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 24 Jul 2018 48,031 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 2 Aug 2017 47,970 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 44,945 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 44,945 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear tyres spliting

Pass 6 Aug 2015 44,908 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

n\s\f head light deteriorated

rear discs slightly lipped and slightly corroded

slight misting of oil from steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2014 41,036 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 37,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Jul 2013 37,118 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,941 miles

front brake discs groved & corroded

front wipers split

recomend n/s/f tyre soon bit low

recomend new number plates - poor

Pass 2 Aug 2011 32,261 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 6 Aug 2010 30,127 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 27,013 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2008 27,013 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 6 Jul 2007 23,096 miles

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Fail 6 Jul 2007 23,096 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 19,590 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 19,590 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

n/s/f tyre tread on wear bars

o/s/f tyre tread low

rear silencer outer skin corroded

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 TPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 TPY, 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 TPY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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