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BF03 LJL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

90,886 mi
Last recorded90,886 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LJL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 90,886 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 90,886 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Nov 2015 81,437 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 81,436 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2014 74,474 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 64,597 miles

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

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2013 64,597 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

advise rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 53,446 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 41,436 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

Fail 1 Dec 2011 41,436 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

nail in n/s rear tyre

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,349 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 34,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 28,798 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2007 22,688 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 17,377 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 12,901 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 LJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LJL, 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 LJL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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