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BU03 UVM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

178,162 mi
Last recorded178,162 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU03 UVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2013 178,162 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2013 178,162 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 175,327 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 175,327 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 167,305 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 144,267 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 144,267 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2010 125,892 miles

Brake pedal rubber going smooth

Fail 1 May 2010 125,808 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Brake pedal rubber going smooth

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Apr 2009 94,284 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2009 94,283 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 13 May 2008 63,793 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 63,793 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 51,167 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 38,843 miles

front tyres starting to wear

rear silencer has corrosion to outter skin

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 UVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 UVM, 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 UVM registered?

BU03 UVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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