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BV03 EJN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

96,497 mi
Last recorded96,497 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 EJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2011 96,497 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 13 Sep 2011 96,497 miles

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

Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2010 79,958 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on-investigate

engine oil dirty

front discs lipped/wearing thin

handbrake travel getting high

offside rear tyre cracking in places

oil leak in places

rear wiper damaged

reg lamp damaged

screen scratched

spare tyre missing

Fail 21 Aug 2010 79,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4) DANGEROUS

oil leak in places

rear wiper damaged

reg lamp damaged

screen scratched

spare tyre missing

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

engine management lamp on-investigate

engine oil dirty

front discs lipped/wearing thin

handbrake travel getting high

offside rear tyre cracking in places

Pass 18 Sep 2009 66,941 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 52,173 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 137,764 miles

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

slight oil dampness from steering rack unit

Pass 6 Jul 2007 123,259 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 123,121 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 80,660 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 EJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EJN, 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 EJN registered?

BV03 EJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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