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BF03 LTZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

77,665 mi
Last recorded77,665 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LTZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2021 77,665 miles

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 73,477 miles

Coil spring corroded all sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body sightly damage

chassis slightly corroded

Fail 30 Sep 2020 73,477 miles

Coil spring corroded all sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

body sightly damage

chassis slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2018 73,394 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2018 73,394 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 72,600 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 71,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre has cracks

Pass 11 Dec 2015 69,777 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 11 Dec 2015 69,777 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2014 68,757 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 66,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 66,345 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 59,030 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 59,030 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 50,654 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 43,440 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 38,665 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 34,892 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 28,597 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 28,597 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 24,009 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 LTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LTZ, 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 LTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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