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BV03 HXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

88,912 mi
Last recorded88,912 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 HXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,912 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

both front tyres on limit

eml light on

oil leak on engine

sill covers fitted

Fail 27 May 2017 88,891 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

both front tyres on limit

eml light on

oil leak on engine

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 85,052 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 81,177 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 28 May 2015 81,176 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2015 81,089 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 77,818 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 77,797 miles

Front All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 29 May 2013 72,809 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 72,805 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 May 2012 69,000 miles

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

both front discs corroded

n/s/f fog light inop

Fail 25 May 2012 68,951 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front discs corroded

n/s/f fog light inop

Pass 28 May 2011 64,835 miles

front and rear brake discs inner face corroded.

nail in n/s/r tyre and on 2mm

o/s/f door mirror cover missing

slight exhaust blow rear

Fail 28 May 2011 64,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

front and rear brake discs inner face corroded.

nail in n/s/r tyre and on 2mm

o/s/f door mirror cover missing

slight exhaust blow rear

Pass 26 May 2010 58,399 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,948 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,235 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 36,806 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 34,044 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 29,229 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 HXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 HXM, 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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BV03 HXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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