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BV03 HBN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

70,890 mi
Last recorded70,890 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 HBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2024 70,890 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Apr 2023 68,753 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 20 Apr 2022 68,108 miles

general corrosion underneath

Pass 14 Aug 2019 65,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 65,837 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 63,775 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 59,993 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2017 59,993 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Aug 2016 56,808 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2015 54,126 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 54,126 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 51,918 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 49,436 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 49,045 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking and perrishing

Fail 23 May 2012 49,045 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracking and perrishing

Pass 25 May 2011 48,343 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

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

rear tyres saw toothed

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 47,310 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear number-plate cracked

Fail 11 May 2010 47,310 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear number-plate cracked

Pass 2 Jun 2009 46,313 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2009 46,313 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,965 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 26,408 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 14,795 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 14,795 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Jan 2006 13,461 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 HBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 HBN, 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 HBN registered?

BV03 HBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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