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BU03 UUK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,699 mi
Last recorded147,699 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 19 Apr 2018 147,699 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall damaged (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Coolant leak ()

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear both shock absorber dust covers adrift

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 11 Apr 2017 140,525 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer washer jet when applied water goes over the roof of the car

Nearside Front tyre worn on its inside edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre slow puncture

handbrake near reserve travel

oil leaking @ engine/gearbox

Fail 11 Apr 2017 140,514 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Outer washer jet when applied water goes over the roof of the car

Nearside Front tyre worn on its inside edge

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

Nearside Rear tyre slow puncture

handbrake near reserve travel

oil leaking @ engine/gearbox

Pass 20 Apr 2016 134,742 miles

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

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing a little deteriorated

Fail 13 Apr 2016 134,644 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear silencer outer casing a little deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 123,708 miles

Both headlamps misted

Both wiper blades starting to smear

Cracks to O/S/R tyre

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

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 112,091 miles

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

Handbrake near reserve travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Tell-tail signs that there was a exhaust leak @ front joint

Fail 14 Apr 2014 112,089 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Handbrake near reserve travel

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Tell-tail signs that there was a exhaust leak @ front joint

Pass 17 Apr 2013 103,921 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 96,579 miles

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

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

rear box corroded

Fail 3 Apr 2012 96,579 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Nearside 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)

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

Oil leak

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

rear box corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2011 90,255 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 83,245 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 83,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel cylinder leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 77,697 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 68,716 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 60,919 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 47,436 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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 UUK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 UUK, 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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BU03 UUK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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