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BV03 EFB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,712 mi
Last recorded96,712 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 96,712 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 96,707 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 137,035 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2016 91,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 85,052 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2015 85,041 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 76,302 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2013 68,228 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2013 68,228 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 61,440 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 53,515 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 45,605 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 35,138 miles

BABY SEAT FITTED TO MIDDLE SEAT BELT..REAR SEAT...

COOLANT LEVEL DOWN LOW,,STEAM FROM RADIATOR,,O/S/F TOP AREA....

DOUBLE SKIN BACK BOX CORRODED..

ITEMS HANGING DOWN FROM INTERIOR MIRROR.

O/S/R HANDBRAKE NOT LOCKING WHEEL.

SERVICE INSPECTION LIGHT ON CAR...

Fail 27 Jan 2009 35,138 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

BABY SEAT FITTED TO MIDDLE SEAT BELT..REAR SEAT...

COOLANT LEVEL DOWN LOW,,STEAM FROM RADIATOR,,O/S/F TOP AREA....

DOUBLE SKIN BACK BOX CORRODED..

ITEMS HANGING DOWN FROM INTERIOR MIRROR.

O/S/R HANDBRAKE NOT LOCKING WHEEL.

SERVICE INSPECTION LIGHT ON CAR...

Pass 6 Feb 2008 24,112 miles

unable to test middle seat belt due to child seat

Pass 3 Feb 2007 17,836 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2006 9,065 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 EFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EFB, 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 EFB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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