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BD03 UUC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,362 mi
Last recorded185,362 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UUC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 185,362 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2011 185,324 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 152,128 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 152,067 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 97,974 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 57,025 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2007 57,019 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 37,388 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 27,715 miles

front tyre,s wearing on edge,s

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 21 Mar 2006 25,003 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 UUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UUC, 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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What year was BD03 UUC registered?

BD03 UUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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