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BF03 UVJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,730 mi
Last recorded91,730 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UVJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 91,730 miles

Backplates corroded/fouling?

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front and rear, and n/s/f. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jun 2020 91,730 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened cut (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Backplates corroded/fouling?

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All 4 have surface corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp slightly insecure

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front and rear tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s front and rear, and n/s/f. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 91,707 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Sep 2018 91,707 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Sep 2017 86,674 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2017 86,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 80,451 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 12 Sep 2015 76,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 71,580 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 66,880 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 61,455 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 59,412 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2010 56,294 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside tie rod has slight play

Pass 7 Sep 2010 56,294 miles

offside tie rod has slight play

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,115 miles

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Fail 28 Sep 2009 53,115 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

Pass 29 Sep 2008 50,413 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 44,388 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 44,388 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 40,801 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 40,122 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 UVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 UVJ, 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 UVJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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The MOT history for BF03 UVJ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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