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BW03 OCE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2021
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

94,695 mi
Last recorded94,695 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 OCE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 94,695 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 94,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2012 94,294 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2011 89,557 miles

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

non standard fuel cap fitted

oil leak engine area

Pass 17 Jun 2010 85,297 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 78,820 miles

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

parkbrake reserve travel near limit

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2008 64,721 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 54,454 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 44,559 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 38,084 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 OCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 OCE, 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 OCE registered?

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

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The MOT history for BW03 OCE shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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