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BF03 LJE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

85,653 mi
Last recorded85,653 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 85,653 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s n/s/f headlamp plastic lenses deteriorating

Fail 14 Jul 2017 85,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

o/s n/s/f headlamp plastic lenses deteriorating

Pass 28 Jun 2016 79,922 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 72,137 miles

n/s/f to rear brake pipe showing surface rust

Fail 14 May 2015 72,135 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f to rear brake pipe showing surface rust

Pass 27 May 2014 61,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Inner Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres badly cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken but has another mounting on it

Fail 27 May 2014 61,982 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

both rear tyres badly cracking

rear exhaust bracket broken but has another mounting on it

Pass 7 Jun 2013 54,828 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

brake fluid low

n/s and o/s rear tyres cracking

rear exhaust corroded and bracket broken

Pass 31 May 2012 49,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

back box tatty

n/s/f tyre side wall cracking

Pass 2 Jun 2011 44,011 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 39,916 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 35,637 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 35,637 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2008 30,715 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 30,715 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2007 24,300 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 15,968 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 LJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LJE, 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 LJE registered?

BF03 LJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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