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BW03 UKH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,768 mi
Last recorded50,768 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 16 May 2015 50,768 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

deep cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

front disc slightly worn

rear wiper missing

Pass 16 May 2015 50,768 miles

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

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

deep cut in n/s/f tyre outer wall

front disc slightly worn

rear wiper missing

Pass 31 Mar 2014 47,551 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

lower front engine mount bush slightly deteriorated

Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,551 miles

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

Brake servo vacuum pipe lightly rubbing (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both rear tyres slightly cracked and perished

drivers interior door handle missing, door can still readily be opened by other means

lower front engine mount bush slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 May 2013 41,644 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 36,581 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust box heavilly coroded

Pass 4 May 2012 36,581 miles

rear exhaust box heavilly coroded

Pass 11 Feb 2011 33,713 miles

Doors do not lock with key.

Nearside front wiper rubber split.

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

Fail 11 Feb 2011 33,713 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Doors do not lock with key.

Nearside front wiper rubber split.

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 31,600 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2010 31,600 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 29,838 miles

exhaust system is corroded

unable to see front brake pads

Fail 5 May 2009 29,837 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust system is corroded

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 8 May 2008 27,431 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2007 22,459 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 17,927 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 UKH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UKH, 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 UKH registered?

BW03 UKH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 August 2003.

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