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BF03 FVE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

64,923 mi
Last recorded64,923 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FVE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2024 64,923 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2024 64,923 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2023 63,039 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside middle subframe mounts on body corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2022 60,854 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 59,861 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Sep 2020 59,225 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2020 59,224 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 58,009 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 55,436 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 53,374 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 50,999 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 48,865 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 22 Sep 2015 48,865 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded lower coil (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2014 43,276 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 39,731 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 39,731 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 36,838 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 32,637 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 29,500 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 25,634 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 21,070 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 15,117 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 10,579 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 FVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 FVE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 FVE registered?

BF03 FVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 FVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 FVE shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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