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EV03 BAM

2020 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

38,917 mi
Last recorded38,917 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2020 Vauxhall Astra25,862 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEV03 BAM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2020
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 38,917 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 104,045 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Oct 2025 104,039 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2025 33,165 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2024 23,514 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2024 99,425 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 97,925 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2023 18,200 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 90,858 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2022 90,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2021 76,281 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2021 76,281 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 64,208 miles

Engine oil not on dip stick - 2l added to MINIMUM.

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper & lower boots. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Heavy inner edge wear. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 55,590 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 45,045 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 15 Jun 2017 36,336 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 29,638 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,804 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2014 17,139 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 14,798 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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EV03 BAM is a 2020 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

Across all 2020 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.4% with a typical mileage of 25,862 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 EV03 BAM, 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 6 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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EV03 BAM is a 2020 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2020.

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