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BP03 OFR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,836 mi
Last recorded151,836 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 OFR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2010 151,836 miles

Drivers side obligatory mirror cracked but still provides view to the rear

Offside front anti roll bar drop link arm bottom joint worn

SLight play Nearside front top suspension mounting

SLight play offside front top suspension mounting

Slight play offside rear wheel bearing.

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

rear number plate starting to delaminate.

Fail 13 Oct 2009 134,564 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 134,564 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 116,716 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centr and rear exhaust sections are very corroded

rear brakes are noisy in operatrion reccomend inspection/repair

Fail 2 Oct 2008 116,716 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

centr and rear exhaust sections are very corroded

rear brakes are noisy in operatrion reccomend inspection/repair

Pass 19 Jul 2007 100,806 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Jul 2007 100,806 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 Jun 2006 84,168 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 OFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP03 OFR, 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 OFR registered?

BP03 OFR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

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