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BF03 UHZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,628 mi
Last recorded106,628 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 106,628 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2021 106,576 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2020 104,820 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint X2 (2.1.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 BRACKETS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 104,762 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively X2 (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded X2 FRONT TO REAR NEAR FUEL TANK. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint X2 (2.1.5 (a))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive X2 BRACKETS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge X2 NSF/OSF VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm REPLACE ASAP. 185/65 15 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X2 (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 102,239 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 102,104 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2018 99,438 miles

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

EML on

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly x2 (2.5.B.1b)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cuts but unable to see cords

Rear x2 tyres perished

Fail 22 Jan 2018 99,438 miles

Front Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EML on

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly x2 (2.5.B.1b)

Front coil spring corroded x2 (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front tyre cuts but unable to see cords

Rear x2 tyres perished

Pass 20 Jan 2017 96,051 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x2 (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 19 Jan 2017 96,036 miles

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment x2 (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 92,072 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front CHILD SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Rear X2 TYRES PERISHED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Jan 2016 92,072 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEXY (7.1.2)

Front Ball joint has slight play X2 INNER STEERING JOINTS (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment X2 (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front CHILD SEAT FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

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

Rear X2 TYRES PERISHED

Rear coil spring corroded X2 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 87,877 miles

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

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

X2 REAR TYRES PERISHED

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 83,016 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly deteriated - front flexy

nearside and offside steering rack gaiters wet

Fail 24 Jan 2014 83,016 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside and offside steering rack gaiters wet

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly deteriated - front flexy

Pass 10 Nov 2012 78,052 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 51,086 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2011 51,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 49,689 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 28,705 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 26,477 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 26,477 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 24,179 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2007 17,450 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 UHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UHZ, 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 UHZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 March 2003.

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