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BV03 TUA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

89,474 mi
Last recorded89,474 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 TUA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2019 89,474 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 77,930 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 60,715 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 60,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 51,309 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 51,309 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 48,138 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 40,886 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 40,884 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 37,392 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 35,724 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 Nov 2011 34,194 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 34,194 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Nov 2010 31,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,818 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2009 28,604 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,320 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 18,726 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 16,098 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 TUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TUA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV03 TUA registered?

BV03 TUA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is BV03 TUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV03 TUA shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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