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BF03 PFJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

99,516 mi
Last recorded99,516 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 PFJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2021 99,516 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2020 94,573 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 94,572 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,374 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 84,078 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2017 78,637 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

front brake pads getting low

Fail 24 Mar 2017 78,636 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre has uneven wear

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

front brake pads getting low

Pass 29 Apr 2016 71,627 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 68,487 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 65,565 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 63,211 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 60,953 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 60,952 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 58,176 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2011 58,176 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Aug 2010 51,924 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 Jul 2009 43,508 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 7 Aug 2008 35,638 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 35,638 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 34,889 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 34,889 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 31 Mar 2007 32,844 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 25,666 miles

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

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 PFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 PFJ, 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 PFJ registered?

BF03 PFJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 April 2003.

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