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BP03 XUU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

90,865 mi
Last recorded90,865 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2026 90,865 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sub frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2025 89,757 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2024 87,642 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 85,172 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 83,405 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 82,486 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2021 82,486 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 80,998 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 78,329 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 76,330 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 73,590 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2017 73,581 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2016 69,983 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 65,810 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 65,808 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 60,261 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2014 60,257 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2013 54,628 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 54,632 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 48,710 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 48,710 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 42,381 miles

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 35,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 35,376 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 29,310 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2009 29,310 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 May 2008 22,335 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2007 13,788 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 8,147 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 XUU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

BP03 XUU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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