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BP03 BHA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,335 mi
Last recorded74,335 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 BHA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2016 74,335 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2016 74,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 186/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 185/65/15 (4.1.E.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,995 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Jan 2015 71,976 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 69,827 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 67,971 miles

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 67,971 miles

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

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

Oil leak

oil warning light on

Pass 24 Jan 2012 65,191 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

Pass 3 May 2011 60,864 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2010 50,960 miles
Fail 1 May 2010 50,960 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 35,749 miles

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

rear wiper blade marking rear screen

Pass 2 Nov 2007 28,526 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 25,508 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,419 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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BP03 BHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BP03 BHA, 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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What year was BP03 BHA registered?

BP03 BHA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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