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BV03 TTY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

88,542 mi
Last recorded88,542 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 TTY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2020 88,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 88,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 83,308 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2019 83,308 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2018 79,630 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 76,625 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 73,140 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge, stepped

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 69,122 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2015 69,122 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 65,082 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 58,294 miles

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

front engine mounting slightly deteriorated

offside rear tyre has small cracks in the inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 10 Feb 2012 51,699 miles

Front brake pads half worn.

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm.

Fail 10 Feb 2012 51,699 miles

Front brake pads half worn.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre worn to 2mm.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,904 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 46,904 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front brake pads half way worn

Pass 9 Mar 2010 42,952 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 33,678 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 33,670 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Mar 2007 28,872 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 22,574 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 21,225 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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BV03 TTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV03 TTY, 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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BV03 TTY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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