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BW03 OLR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

83,078 mi
Last recorded83,078 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 OLR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 83,078 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2013 82,936 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,607 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer box corroding

Fail 24 Jun 2011 64,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2011 64,368 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Jul 2010 62,776 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 57,416 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,571 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,459 miles

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

Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 35,760 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 35,760 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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 OLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BW03 OLR, 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

How do I check the history of BW03 OLR?

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What year was BW03 OLR registered?

BW03 OLR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is BW03 OLR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 OLR shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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