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BX03 PLU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

72,785 mi
Last recorded72,785 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 PLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2010 72,785 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 72,778 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 66,558 miles

Nearside rear tyre scrubbing inside edge

Fail 23 Mar 2009 66,558 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front lower engine mount rubber splitting

Nearside rear tyre scrubbing inside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 60,055 miles

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Fail 13 Jun 2008 59,994 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded

o/s/rear tyre outer sidewall cut

Pass 21 Jun 2007 51,783 miles

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

nearside offside front brake pad warning wires not connected

Fail 20 Jun 2007 51,783 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside,offside front brake pad warning wires not connected

Pass 7 May 2006 41,075 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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BX03 PLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 BX03 PLU, 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 BX03 PLU registered?

BX03 PLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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