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BU03 UUG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Other 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

71,485 mi
Last recorded71,485 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UUG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeOther
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 71,485 miles

both rear tyres cracking and perrishing

Pass 29 May 2012 65,821 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 64,580 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 64,580 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 May 2010 55,562 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 55,554 miles

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

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

Fail 22 May 2009 45,569 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 45,569 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 32,092 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 22,006 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 21,992 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 13,559 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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BU03 UUG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc other engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BU03 UUG, 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 UUG registered?

BU03 UUG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BU03 UUG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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