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BW03 ULF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

52,153 mi
Last recorded52,153 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 ULF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 17 Sep 2013 52,153 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 48,632 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 44,413 miles

slight damage to nearside windscreen

Pass 20 Sep 2010 40,928 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 38,068 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,158 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 32,240 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

puncture repair made to n/s/r tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2006 27,095 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 ULF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ULF, 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

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What year was BW03 ULF registered?

BW03 ULF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is BW03 ULF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 ULF shows 8 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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