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BW03 UKK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

95,106 mi
Last recorded95,106 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 UKK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2017 95,106 miles

windscreen wipers not parking

Pass 13 Jan 2016 88,126 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 82,242 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 72,180 miles

Nearside rear tyre cut but not to cords

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2013 62,643 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 62,622 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 62,622 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,200 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2011 59,200 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 56,730 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 45,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2007 38,971 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 32,903 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 UKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UKK, 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 UKK registered?

BW03 UKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

Is BW03 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 UKK shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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