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BX03 PXL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

115,690 mi
Last recorded115,690 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX03 PXL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2016 115,690 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 105,075 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 105,074 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2014 95,650 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2014 95,650 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 85,860 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 85,860 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 75,609 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,609 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2011 65,195 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 52,573 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 52,573 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 41,589 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 41,589 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 30,395 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 30,395 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 20,105 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 9,470 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 8,623 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 PXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PXL, 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 PXL registered?

BX03 PXL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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The MOT history for BX03 PXL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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