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BV03 CUY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,308 mi
Last recorded135,308 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 CUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2020 135,308 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2019 132,099 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Feb 2018 126,685 miles

Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Feb 2018 126,685 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure linkage (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

Outer sills not inspected due to plastic covers fitted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 119,108 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner & outer sidewalls

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted

rear seat belts not tested due to obstruction

Fail 6 Feb 2017 119,108 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on inner & outer sidewalls

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

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sills not tested due to plastic covers fitted

rear seat belts not tested due to obstruction

Pass 22 Jan 2016 105,845 miles

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Jan 2016 105,845 miles

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both front (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 87,551 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 7 Feb 2014 70,041 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 7 Feb 2014 70,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Feb 2013 55,048 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 40,599 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,952 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2010 25,438 miles

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 14 Jan 2009 20,809 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 16,357 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 12,559 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 7,739 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 7,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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BV03 CUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV03 CUY, 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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BV03 CUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 April 2003.

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