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BV03 NHE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,221 mi
Last recorded53,221 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 NHE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2011 53,221 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 53,221 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2010 47,067 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 41,242 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 41,242 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 30 May 2007 28,791 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2006 17,060 miles

advise: nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm 185/65/r15

advise: nearswide front tyre sidewall cut (not to cords)

advise: offside rear tyre worn to 2mm 185/65/r15

advise: rear exhaust box outer casing starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jan 2006 15,470 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2006 15,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 NHE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 NHE, 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 NHE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV03 NHE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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