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BL03 VBU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

51,353 mi
Last recorded51,353 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 VBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 51,353 miles
Pass 16 May 2019 47,328 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 16 May 2019 47,328 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both faded (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2018 47,231 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

slight corrosion on rear exhaust box outer casing

Pass 9 Nov 2017 45,055 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2017 45,054 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 41,806 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 33,803 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front wing dented

Fail 4 Jul 2015 33,525 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

offside front wing dented

Pass 25 Jun 2014 24,611 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 22,860 miles

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

nearside front tyre side wall perished

nearside headlamp loose

nearside rear tyre tread cracking

Pass 25 May 2012 21,389 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 17,410 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 15,238 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 12,950 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 12,950 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

unable to open tail gate

Pass 2 Jun 2008 10,860 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 8,302 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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BL03 VBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 BL03 VBU, 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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BL03 VBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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