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BF03 UJJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,364 mi
Last recorded84,364 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UJJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 84,364 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded (1.7.5a)

Front Lower engine mount perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Jun 2017 84,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lens faded (1.7.5a)

Front Lower engine mount perished

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 75,585 miles

exhaust system corroded to boxes

oil leak on engine

Fail 8 Jun 2016 75,585 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

exhaust system corroded to boxes

oil leak on engine

Pass 10 Jun 2015 67,500 miles

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

e m l light on

Fail 3 Jun 2015 67,371 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

e m l light on

Pass 4 Jun 2014 60,590 miles

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

cut to n/s front tyre outer wall

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 4 Jun 2014 60,590 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

cut to n/s front tyre outer wall

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 53,075 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 28 May 2012 44,571 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

Fail 28 May 2012 44,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

exhaust rear box corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2011 37,577 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 35,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 31,641 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Jan 2010 31,638 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Jan 2009 28,161 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 25,356 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,895 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 18,170 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 UJJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UJJ, 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 UJJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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