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BV03 EOW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

95,016 mi
Last recorded95,016 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 95,016 miles

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Sep 2017 95,015 miles

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

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

Both rear tyres deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 90,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

Fail 24 Sep 2016 90,790 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened Both (2.4.G.1)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement gearbox (6.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,473 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre cracking

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2015 73,473 miles

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

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

N/S/R tyre cracking

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 9 Sep 2014 66,973 miles

Advise rear tyres starting to perish

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

Pass 7 May 2013 64,460 miles

Rear silencer baffle deteriorated

Fail 4 May 2013 64,460 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear silencer baffle deteriorated

Fail 18 Apr 2012 61,243 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on

Pass 18 Apr 2012 61,243 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)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Apr 2011 57,674 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 57,672 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 52,314 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 52,314 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 48,253 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 48,253 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 43,533 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 37,099 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2006 30,244 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2006 30,244 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 EOW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 EOW, 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 EOW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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