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BF03 PZP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,572 mi
Last recorded86,572 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 PZP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 86,572 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2020 86,572 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light showing white (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board major exhaust blow (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Apr 2019 72,723 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 72,723 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring missing and directional control affected (5.3.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Dec 2017 59,756 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 58,611 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 57,321 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 55,905 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2015 55,905 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2013 54,330 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 54,330 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2012 52,796 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 52,796 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 50,827 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 48,725 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 46,348 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 43,509 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 41,167 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2007 36,668 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 28,954 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 PZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 PZP, 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 PZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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