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BF03 UNU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2013
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

108,180 mi
Last recorded108,180 miles
Recorded on30 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UNU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2012 108,180 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 29 May 2012 62,847 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

osf tyre wearing inner edge

battery insecure

Fail 22 Jun 2011 60,152 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 60,152 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 54,772 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 52,270 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 52,270 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,425 miles

N/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING PLUS SLIGHT TREAD DISTORTION

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2008 50,245 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

BRAKE PEDAL PAD WORN SMOOTH ON EDGE

N/S REAR TYRE SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING PLUS SLIGHT TREAD DISTORTION

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jan 2008 47,910 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 47,901 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 43,460 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 40,098 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 UNU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UNU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF03 UNU registered?

BF03 UNU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BF03 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF03 UNU shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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