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BV03 EUM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,094 mi
Last recorded119,094 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2016 119,094 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2016 119,094 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 111,826 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 107,377 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2013 102,911 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 95,769 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2011 87,385 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 87,385 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 82,007 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 82,007 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 69,736 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,471 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 43,255 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 42,205 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,132 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 39,132 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

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 EUM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EUM, 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 EUM registered?

BV03 EUM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is BV03 EUM safe to buy?

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