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BF03 FUW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

95,956 mi
Last recorded95,956 miles
Recorded on23 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FUW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 May 2014 95,956 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

heatshield insecure

sill covers fitted

Fail 23 May 2014 95,956 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine management light on

heatshield insecure

sill covers fitted

Pass 10 May 2013 70,860 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise near side front tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,881 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front and offside rear hub caps missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

sills fitted with plastic covers

Fail 7 Jan 2012 62,881 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

nearside front and offside rear hub caps missing

rear exhaust deteriorated

sills fitted with plastic covers

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,220 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2010 51,940 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2010 51,940 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 48,018 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 48,018 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 44,658 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 41,720 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 38,077 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 37,542 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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BF03 FUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BF03 FUW, 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 BF03 FUW registered?

BF03 FUW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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