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BF03 UKE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,566 mi
Last recorded88,566 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 UKE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2017 88,566 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 84,422 miles

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre perished in tread and sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

oil leaks

Fail 14 Jun 2016 84,422 miles

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

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

all brake pipes pitted

exhaust rear box corroded

front brake discs worn

nearside rear tyre perished in tread and sidewall

offside rear tyre cut in sidewall

oil leaks

Pass 6 Jun 2015 80,523 miles

advise hlight switch

Pass 21 Jun 2014 75,997 miles

advise headlight switch

Pass 14 Jun 2013 70,533 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 65,135 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2011 59,802 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre tread starting to wear low-advise renewal.

Pass 17 Jun 2010 54,735 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2010 54,730 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 1 Jun 2009 50,654 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2009 50,654 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 42,551 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 34,046 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 23,066 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 UKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UKE, 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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What year was BF03 UKE registered?

BF03 UKE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 UKE shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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