MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
106,406 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers/Under trays fitted
Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion on underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components
underbody,chassis,suspension and brake components corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers/Under-trays fitted
Under-body/Chassis/Brake/Suspension components corroded
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers/Under-trays fitted
Under-body/Chassis/Brake/Suspension components corroded
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Engine covers/Under-trays fitted
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Centre Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Oil leak
backbox corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV03 ECA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 ECA, 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 BV03 ECA registered?
BV03 ECA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2003.
Is BV03 ECA safe to buy?
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