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BF03 UHR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

138,652 mi
Last recorded138,652 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2023 138,652 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 138,652 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 128,813 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2022 128,813 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 117,467 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 109,699 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 109,699 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 99,982 miles

rear exhaust join corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2019 99,981 miles

Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2018 87,588 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears, inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust join corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2017 74,389 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Aug 2016 66,820 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both top mounts little play (2.7.4)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,161 miles

Both front top mounts have play

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

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

Rear exhuast outer skin corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 40,829 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 7 Apr 2014 40,829 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 9 Apr 2013 38,973 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Fail 9 Apr 2013 38,973 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

exhaust rear silencer corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 36,896 miles

both front brake disc show,s signs of wear on faces.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Fail 11 Apr 2012 36,896 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front brake disc show,s signs of wear on faces.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 15 Apr 2011 34,030 miles

both front top suspension mounts have slight play.

rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 22 Mar 2010 31,008 miles

REAR EXHAUST SILENCER OUTER SKIN STARTING TO BRAKE AWAY.

Pass 17 Apr 2009 29,368 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 23,467 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON DASH REQUIRES INVESTIGATING

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2007 23,467 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT STAYING ON DASH REQUIRES INVESTIGATING

Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,006 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 UHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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