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BU03 UVK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

102,187 mi
Last recorded102,187 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2013 102,187 miles

LPG cover missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 24 Apr 2013 102,187 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

LPG cover missing

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

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

front number plate cracked

o/s/r tyre perishing

Fail 19 Mar 2012 89,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside and nearside tyres perished/cracked

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 19 Mar 2012 89,570 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside and nearside tyres perished/cracked

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2011 80,711 miles

REAR BOX BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING///SLIGHT NOISE FROM O/S/F HUB///CAP MISSING FROM GAS TANK

both rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 5 May 2011 80,662 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

REAR BOX BADLY CORRODED BUT NOT BLOWING///SLIGHT NOISE FROM O/S/F HUB///CAP MISSING FROM GAS TANK

Pass 23 Apr 2010 65,696 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 53,260 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 53,240 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,105 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 32,903 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 23,594 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 23,954 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension has a loose unit in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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 UVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 UVK, 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 UVK registered?

BU03 UVK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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