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BV03 HWZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,724 mi
Last recorded107,724 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2020 107,724 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Jul 2020 107,695 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush top mount bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,307 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 92,248 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 89,948 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2016 87,401 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,707 miles

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

both rear tyers are craking on the isde wall

damage to the rear bumper

Pass 18 Jul 2014 78,741 miles

front brake discs worn

o/s front coil spring corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013
Pass 20 Jul 2012 68,424 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 61,835 miles

front brake discs worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,479 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN

REAR EXHAUST BOX CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2009 46,267 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 37,053 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 37,053 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 HWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 HWZ, 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 HWZ registered?

BV03 HWZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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