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BV03 JBU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

191,573 mi
Last recorded191,573 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 JBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2012 191,573 miles

Oil leak

engine management light on

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

o/s/r light cluster slightley loose

Fail 23 Aug 2012 191,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

o/s/r light cluster slightley loose

Pass 3 Sep 2009 118,569 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 118,567 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

engine light on.

Pass 22 Jul 2008 112,522 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 112,520 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2007 92,250 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 67,865 miles

both front tyres worn to 2mm

front and rear number plates starting to discolour

offside rear tyre 2mm

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 JBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 JBU, 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 JBU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV03 JBU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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