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BP03 YRU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

68,270 mi
Last recorded68,270 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 YRU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 68,270 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 27 Oct 2014 62,116 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 62,115 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 49,714 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

o/s rear tryes sur crackes on side wall

Fail 15 Oct 2013 49,714 miles

Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

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

o/s rear tryes sur crackes on side wall

Pass 13 Oct 2012 45,715 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear exhausthas part of the system slightly deteriorated

Fail 13 Oct 2012 45,715 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

rear exhausthas part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 41,950 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2011 41,939 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2010 37,940 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 37,923 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 31,041 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 24,429 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 24,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 18,126 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 12,200 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 12,200 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YRU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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