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BV03 HUP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

91,686 mi
Last recorded91,686 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,686 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2016 86,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f - n/s/r valve to hose and long pipes by fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 20 Jan 2016 86,556 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s/f - n/s/r valve to hose and long pipes by fuel filter (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2015 82,662 miles

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2015 82,662 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 79,106 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front tyres wearing outer edges

Pass 23 Jan 2013 75,792 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 75,792 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 9 Jan 2012 72,265 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 72,265 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 68,566 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 68,566 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 64,482 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 57,290 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 2 Jan 2008 52,762 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 52,762 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)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 48,485 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 46,181 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 46,181 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 45,825 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 45,626 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 HUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HUP, 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 HUP registered?

BV03 HUP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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