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BP03 WXU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

68,385 mi
Last recorded68,385 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 68,385 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

floor damaged

Fail 14 Jan 2021 68,385 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

floor damaged

Pass 5 Jul 2019 62,917 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Jul 2018 56,594 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 56,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,686 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 52,686 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 47,392 miles

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

Front both front wiper blades splitting

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 43,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/f wiper splitting

Fail 25 Jun 2015 43,395 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing

n/s/f wiper splitting

Pass 23 Jun 2014 39,678 miles

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

Engine malfunction lamp on

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/s/f tyre has deep cuts and is devoid of tread on outer edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Fail 23 Jun 2014 39,674 miles

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

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

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

Engine malfunction lamp on

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

N/s/f tyre has deep cuts and is devoid of tread on outer edge

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 24 Jun 2013 35,554 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion to o/s/f brake pipe

Pass 20 Jun 2012 31,554 miles

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 21 Jun 2011 27,213 miles

Front brake discs worn slightly

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

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

Fail 21 Jun 2011 27,213 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs worn slightly

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 22,589 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 17,044 miles

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

both front tyres on 3.mm

Fail 26 Jun 2009 17,044 miles

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

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

both front tyres on 3.mm

Pass 27 Jun 2008 13,040 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 8,808 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 6,004 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 WXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WXU, 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 WXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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