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BF03 FYX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

73,484 mi
Last recorded73,484 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2017 73,484 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 68,726 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 63,805 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 57,503 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2014 57,503 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2013 51,813 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,662 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 48,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 44,335 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 44,316 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 39,707 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 27 Oct 2009 34,808 miles

Nearside 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 19 Nov 2008 29,435 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 28,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 25,423 miles

N/S/R light cluster cracked.

N/S/R wheel arch dented.

Pass 23 Mar 2006 20,001 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 FYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 FYX, 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 FYX registered?

BF03 FYX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is BF03 FYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 FYX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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