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BF03 LUT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

198,290 mi
Last recorded198,290 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 LUT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Dec 2025 198,290 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both side front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2024 188,447 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2023 180,870 miles

Both outer sill covers fitted

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle bushes worn

Pass 27 Sep 2022 177,666 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner sill slightly corroded

Offside Rear body covered heavily with underseal

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 174,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 174,055 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2020 173,300 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND N/S FRONT TO REAR AT REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 24 Oct 2020 173,299 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Headlamp aim not tested N/S AND O/S (4.1.2 (b))

Headlamp lens seriously defective N/S AND O/S NO BEAM PATERN (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material AND N/S FRONT TO REAR AT REAR CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 170,542 miles

BODY DAMAGE O/S/R.

Fail 18 Sep 2019 170,531 miles

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

BODY DAMAGE O/S/R.

Pass 7 Aug 2018 167,673 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s worn to minimum (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 165,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S DETERIORATED (1.7.5a)

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 2 Aug 2017 165,597 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit N/S AND O/S ON EDGES (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output N/S AND O/S DETERIORATED (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 163,103 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 160,935 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 160,934 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 157,833 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2013 153,092 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 153,092 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 148,231 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 140,288 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 140,285 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 May 2010 127,418 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 112,891 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 112,891 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 6 May 2008 95,519 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 95,519 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2007 76,737 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 56,808 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 LUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LUT, 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 LUT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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