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BV03 EVF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,905 mi
Last recorded76,905 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 EVF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2017 76,905 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 76,902 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both lenses frosted (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view drivers (8.1.2a)

Pass 12 Dec 2016 69,217 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES DETERIORATING

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,082 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 62,082 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 59,987 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 58,053 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Dec 2013 58,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Dec 2012 56,132 miles

ear exhaust eccesivly corroded at flange in need of replacment advise play osf top strut mount

Fail 7 Dec 2012 56,132 miles

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

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

ear exhaust eccesivly corroded at flange in need of replacment advise play osf top strut mount

Pass 9 Dec 2011 54,171 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 52,111 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 52,111 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 50,223 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 48,356 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 31 Dec 2007 45,772 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 37,023 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 36,927 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

vehicle has been in a rear end accident

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 EVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EVF, 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 EVF registered?

BV03 EVF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 July 2003.

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