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BF03 JWL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,976 mi
Last recorded126,976 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2017 126,976 miles

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Fail 13 Jan 2017 126,976 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Oil leak rear of engine ()

Pass 8 Jan 2016 118,780 miles

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

negative battery terminal loose

Fail 5 Jan 2016 118,729 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened disc scored (3.5.1i)

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

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

negative battery terminal loose

Pass 19 Jan 2015 106,847 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 106,832 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2013 102,146 miles

engine oil leak

exhaust corroded

front wipers not parking correctly ,they do park at bottom of the screen and not in drivers view

various marks and scratches vehicle and wheels ,o/s/r bumper corner missing

Pass 10 Nov 2012 94,911 miles

damage to n/s/r bumper

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake disc scored

Fail 10 Nov 2012 94,910 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

damage to n/s/r bumper

exhaust corroded

o/s/f brake disc scored

Pass 5 Nov 2011 86,783 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake discs scored

front tyres worn

play in o/s/f shocker top

stone chip in screen

varius oil leaks

Fail 5 Nov 2011 86,783 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs scored

front tyres worn

play in o/s/f shocker top

stone chip in screen

varius oil leaks

Pass 15 Nov 2010 77,024 miles

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

front number plate poor

rear number plate poor

Pass 12 Feb 2010 70,605 miles

both rear tyres wearing uevenly and down to 2/3 mm

Pass 12 Feb 2009 61,053 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 51,170 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 41,947 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 41,946 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 31,788 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 JWL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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