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BF03 UWR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,633 mi
Last recorded102,633 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Jan 2020 102,633 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust system heavily corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,008 miles

Nearside Front brake disc has surface corrosion

Offside Front brake disc has surface corrosion

Fail 6 Feb 2019 94,008 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front brake disc has surface corrosion

Nearside Front tyre on wear bars

Offside Front brake disc has surface corrosion

Offside Front tyre on wear bars

Pass 19 May 2018 94,009 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 90,534 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 87,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 82,938 miles

ex rear joint corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2014 76,496 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2014 76,395 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,566 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,613 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 58,621 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2010 52,983 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 46,033 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 39,159 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 39,159 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside and Nearside inner driveshaft seals leaking

Pass 19 Feb 2007 32,803 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 25,071 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 UWR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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