MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
catalytic converter rattling
exhaust system in poor condition
leak from washer bottle
n/s rear tyre stepped on inside edge
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
catalytic converter rattling inside
minor blow in rear box where exhaust hanger has broken off
n/s rear tyre stepped on tread
rear exhaust box breaking on welds (likely to break)
whole exhaust system in poor condition
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front brake discs are rusty on outer edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
rear lights have been tinted
vehicle has aftermarket suspension kit fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
rear lights have been tinted
vehicle has aftermarket suspension kit fitted
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BU03 SZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 BU03 SZW, 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 BU03 SZW registered?
BU03 SZW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 April 2003.
Is BU03 SZW safe to buy?
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