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BF03 UVW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

89,034 mi
Last recorded89,034 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2017 89,034 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Nov 2016 86,251 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 12 Nov 2016 86,251 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 7 Nov 2015 79,180 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 70,208 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 61,204 miles

clutch pedal anti-slip cover missing

Fail 17 Jan 2014 61,204 miles

Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

clutch pedal anti-slip cover missing

Pass 23 Jan 2013 46,980 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Fail 23 Jan 2013 46,980 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil level low

Pass 24 Jan 2012 32,827 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 32,827 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 22,471 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 21,318 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 21,318 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 19,935 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 19,935 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 18,381 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 16,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

advise play in both top shock mounts (slight)

advise rear box in poor condision

strong advise offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2007 16,635 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise play in both top shock mounts (slight)

advise rear box in poor condision

strong advise offside front tyre cut on sidewall

Pass 24 Mar 2006 14,525 miles

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

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 UVW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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