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BV03 CXF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

99,261 mi
Last recorded99,261 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 CXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 99,261 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded and minor leak

Fail 7 Sep 2018 99,260 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust system corroded and minor leak

Pass 14 Sep 2017 96,570 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,072 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both rear tyres slightly cracked

rear exhaust corroded

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2015 86,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 Aug 2015 86,331 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 79,624 miles

both rear shock absorbers in poor condition

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 17 Jul 2014 79,624 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

both rear shock absorbers in poor condition

corrosion to metal brake pipes under bonnet no leaks at time of test

heavy surface corrosion to both front brake pipes no leaks at time of test

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 1 Jul 2013 75,145 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

heavy surface corrosion on all brake pipes no signs of any leaks at time of test

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded/in poor condition

slight damage to outer casing on o/s/f brake hose not reaching the cords

Pass 6 Jul 2012 69,743 miles

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes no signs of any leaks

o/s/f brake pipe heavily corroded no signs of any leaks

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Fail 6 Jul 2012 69,743 miles

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

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

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

heavy surface corrosion on front to rear brake pipes no signs of any leaks

o/s/f brake pipe heavily corroded no signs of any leaks

rear exhaust silencer is in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2011 64,615 miles

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

Front and rear number plates deteriorated but still readable

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape and cracking

Slight fluid leakage from power steering rack

Fail 28 Jul 2011 64,615 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front and rear number plates deteriorated but still readable

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape and cracking

Slight fluid leakage from power steering rack

Pass 6 Jul 2010 58,172 miles

Coolant leak

Offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Oil leak

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

Slight leak from nearside steering rack

Fail 5 Jul 2010 58,172 miles

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

Coolant leak

Offside rear tyre starting to go out of shape

Oil leak

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

Slight leak from nearside steering rack

Pass 8 Jul 2009 52,858 miles

rear silencer is in poor condition

Pass 30 Jun 2008 45,468 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 45,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 38,460 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,603 miles

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 CXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BV03 CXF, 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 CXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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