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BU03 UUR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,997 mi
Last recorded123,997 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UUR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2014 123,997 miles

Both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated.Oil leak.Both rear tyres inner edge worn.Nearside front macpherson strut upper attachment slight play.Offside front coil spring slightly corroded.Rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Fail 16 Jun 2014 123,997 miles

Both front headlamp lens slightly deteriorated.Oil leak.Both rear tyres inner edge worn.Nearside front macpherson strut upper attachment slight play.Offside front coil spring slightly corroded.Rear brake pipe slightly corroded.

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 88,200 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 79,003 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 4 Feb 2012 79,003 miles

Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 71,280 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Fail 31 Jan 2011 71,280 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front to rear brake pipes covered with under sealant

Pass 6 Feb 2010 65,847 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

nearside steering rack area is slightly damp

Pass 27 May 2009 53,610 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 36,167 miles

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

osf brake noisey

Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 18,800 miles

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 14,456 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 UUR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UUR, 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 UUR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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