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BF03 RHV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

81,927 mi
Last recorded81,927 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 17 Jul 2020 81,927 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated check fixing clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 75,996 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 75,996 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 71,968 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2016 71,412 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 71,397 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 26 May 2015 71,397 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 29 May 2014 66,812 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 64,701 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven inner edge

offside rear tyre cracking on tread

Pass 6 Aug 2012 53,299 miles

exhaust back box very corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2011 44,489 miles

exhaust back box corroding

imbalance front brakes

Fail 15 Aug 2011 44,426 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

exhaust back box corroding

imbalance front brakes

Pass 2 Mar 2010 23,291 miles

both rear tyres wearing

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2010 23,291 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres wearing

exhaust back box corroded

offside front tyre worn

Pass 9 Mar 2009 15,450 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 13,467 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON OUTER CASE OF REAR SILENCER

Pass 7 Mar 2007 11,126 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 9,079 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 RHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 RHV, 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 RHV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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