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BW03 UKB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

172,360 mi
Last recorded172,360 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 UKB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 172,360 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2019 167,992 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 167,968 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability strut bolts to hub loose (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Sep 2017 153,101 miles

Nearside Rear second hand shocker fitted with slight misting of oil and outer casing corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2017 152,857 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 26 Jul 2016 140,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jul 2016 140,021 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both main pipes at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 123,575 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2015 123,575 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre getting low on tread

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2014 114,832 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 107,640 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2013 107,640 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 99,008 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Jul 2012 98,829 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jul 2011 86,742 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 86,742 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 80,889 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 80,719 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front pads wearing close also discs badly corroded on inner face

Fail 25 Jul 2009 74,040 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2009 74,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2008 66,553 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 54,118 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 54,118 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Jul 2006 45,788 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2006 45,788 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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 UKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UKB, 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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BW03 UKB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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