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BF03 FXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

52,342 mi
Last recorded52,342 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 FXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2015 52,342 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 49,292 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Mar 2013 46,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 43,120 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 Mar 2012 43,092 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2011 38,239 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 32,523 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 28,364 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 24 Mar 2009 28,364 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2008 24,538 miles

Front brake discs worn out

Pass 31 Mar 2007 19,794 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,383 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 FXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FXM, 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 FXM registered?

BF03 FXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BF03 FXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 FXM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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