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BD03 UCU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

136,422 mi
Last recorded136,422 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 136,422 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front fog light damaged

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2018 136,422 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front fog light damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2017 127,953 miles

Nearside Front driving lamp broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, and worn devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2017 127,949 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front driving lamp broken

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit, and worn devoid of tread inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 116,186 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2015 116,186 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 106,888 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 106,888 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,585 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Fail 4 Sep 2013 98,585 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 20 Aug 2012 91,390 miles

e/m light on

Pass 30 Aug 2011 83,275 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 74,365 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2010 74,365 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 66,601 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 57,281 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 57,281 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 49,264 miles

outer sill covers fitted restricting inspection.

rear exhaust box corroding and breaking up

Pass 17 Jul 2006 41,998 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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BD03 UCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD03 UCU, 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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BD03 UCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 August 2003.

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