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BW03 LUJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

174,991 mi
Last recorded174,991 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 LUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2020 174,991 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 164,601 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 156,273 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2017 156,229 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened worn loose (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users possible bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 146,325 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Oct 2016 146,292 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre starting to perish

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 133,451 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 133,412 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded load sensing valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 119,443 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 119,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2013 106,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 82,206 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 82,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 88,269 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 88,269 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 74,490 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 10 Jan 2009 56,779 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre ON legal limit on inner edge (1.6mm)

Pass 10 Jan 2009 56,779 miles

Offside rear tyre ON legal limit on inner edge (1.6mm)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,407 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2007 47,406 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 38,863 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 LUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BW03 LUJ, 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 LUJ registered?

BW03 LUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BW03 LUJ shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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