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BF03 UWK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

93,700 mi
Last recorded93,700 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 UWK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 93,700 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

under body slightly corroded

Fail 28 Oct 2017

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

Front Oil leak ()

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both rear slight corrosion (2.4.C.1b)

sill covers fitted

under body slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2016 89,674 miles

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust box Corroded

All brake pipes heavily greased making it hard to inspect fully

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Exhaust slightly blowing and corroded between the joint

Underbody corroded

Fail 26 Oct 2016 89,600 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All brake pipes heavily greased making it hard to inspect fully

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

O/R light unit slightly cracked

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Exhaust box Corroded

Rear Exhaust slightly blowing and corroded between the joint

Underbody corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2015 87,449 miles

exhaust joint between rear silencer and middle silencer corroded

Fail 4 Nov 2015 87,449 miles

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

exhaust joint between rear silencer and middle silencer corroded

oil leak

Fail 29 Oct 2015 87,297 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to back (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2014 82,963 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 82,963 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 77,176 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 69,798 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2012 69,798 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2011 63,523 miles

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

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

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

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

unable to check outer sill plastic covers fitted

unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Pass 20 Oct 2010 58,435 miles

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

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 20 Oct 2010 58,435 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

Unable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 52,914 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 52,914 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 9 Mar 2009 49,332 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 42,197 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 32,906 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 24,514 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 UWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 UWK, 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 UWK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 March 2003.

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