MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,308 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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) ()
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) ()
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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?
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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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