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BV03 EMX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

81,334 mi
Last recorded81,334 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 Mar 2012 81,334 miles

exhaust middle box slightly split

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar link

Pass 16 Mar 2011 74,451 miles

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)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 67,516 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 58,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Mar 2008 49,789 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 39,465 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 31,403 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 EMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EMX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV03 EMX?

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What year was BV03 EMX registered?

BV03 EMX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BV03 EMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 EMX shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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