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BU03 UVH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

137,710 mi
Last recorded137,710 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2017 137,710 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 137,250 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both images only just passed- replace headlamps for next mot!! (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 137,249 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 122,750 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 122,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 113,914 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2013 113,914 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2012 107,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

rear exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 7 Feb 2011 96,972 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 4 Feb 2011 96,953 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 86,406 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Feb 2010 86,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 75,662 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2009 75,662 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 62,797 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,867 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 47,672 miles

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

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 UVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 UVH, 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 UVH registered?

BU03 UVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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