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BP03 SXW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,641 mi
Last recorded128,641 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 SXW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2016 128,641 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 116,185 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 116,181 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 104,486 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 104,486 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2013 96,255 miles

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

rear exhaust flange is badly rusted

Fail 17 Oct 2013 96,952 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust flange is badly rusted

Pass 22 Oct 2012 86,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust centre to rear box flange corroded

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

Nearside rear caliper hand brake lever has limited movement

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 76,347 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 67,731 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 60,610 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 13 Aug 2009 60,609 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 52,794 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 52,742 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2007 44,977 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2006 35,353 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2006 35,196 miles

nail in tyre

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 SXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SXW, 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 SXW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 July 2003.

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