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BP03 OFX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

71,241 mi
Last recorded71,241 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 OFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 71,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 71,239 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 65,140 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 58,114 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear axle brake imbalance 30%.

Fail 14 Jun 2016 58,114 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both front. (1.4.A.2f)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear axle brake imbalance 30%.

Pass 8 Jun 2015 52,991 miles

Both front wiper rubbers split.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear exhaust silencers outer skins corroded through.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Fail 8 Jun 2015 52,991 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Both front wiper rubbers split.

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear exhaust silencers outer skins corroded through.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Pass 7 Jun 2014 47,546 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear silencers outer skins corroded through.

O/S door mirror backing cover missing.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2014 47,545 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front and rear silencers outer skins corroded through.

O/S door mirror backing cover missing.

Outer sills not checked because plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 40,841 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust deteriated

Pass 30 May 2012 34,635 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 29,859 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 29,759 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 14 May 2010 24,781 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 19,206 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2008 15,498 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 15,498 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 24 May 2007 12,871 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 10,499 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 OFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OFX, 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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BP03 OFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 July 2003.

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