MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,628 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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 ()
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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