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BW03 JUK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

172,305 mi
Last recorded172,305 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 JUK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 172,305 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 162,109 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 148,288 miles

front tyres wearing low on edge

hand just in limit

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 9 Jan 2015 148,288 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front tyres wearing low on edge

hand just in limit

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

surface rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 2 Jan 2014 135,411 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Jan 2014 135,411 miles

damage to front number plate

Pass 26 Jan 2013 125,444 miles

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

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 31 Jan 2012 114,455 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2010 99,181 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 99,181 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 87,971 miles

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

front brake pads low

offside front tyre on legal limits

Pass 5 Oct 2009 87,971 miles

front brake pads low

offside front tyre on legal limits

Pass 6 Oct 2008 79,019 miles

front tyres low on tread

Pass 3 Oct 2007 71,279 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 64,650 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 64,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 64,356 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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BW03 JUK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BW03 JUK, 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 BW03 JUK registered?

BW03 JUK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 August 2003.

Is BW03 JUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 JUK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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