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BF03 UJY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,293 mi
Last recorded90,293 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 90,293 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 90,278 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 83,986 miles

Both front brake discs corroding

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Jun 2016 83,986 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded From valve too flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Both front brake discs corroding

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jun 2015 79,122 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,179 miles

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 3 Jun 2014 75,178 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 3 Jun 2013 69,665 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

slight marking to windscreen

Pass 1 Jun 2012 63,420 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 1 Jun 2012 63,419 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 9 May 2011 56,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 9 May 2011 56,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 50,028 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 41,616 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 33,763 miles

inner edges of front tyres wearing

Pass 13 Apr 2007 25,258 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 16,885 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 UJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 UJY, 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 UJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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