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MM03 BFN

2003 Vauxhall Astra · Petrol · 1598cc

Blue Registered in Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside · 23 years old

Vehicle summary

MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
FuelPetrol
Engine1598cc
ColourBlue
ULEZ (est.)Likely Non-compliantPetrol pre-2006
Est. Annual Tax£165–£265

ULEZ status is estimated based on fuel type and registration year. It may not reflect the actual emission standard of this vehicle. Check with TfL for a definitive answer.

At a glance

This 2003 Vauxhall Astra Petrol 1598cc has had 19 MOT tests on record, passing 11 and failing 8 (58% pass rate). It has 86,541 miles on the clock, averaging 6,324 miles per year, below the UK average of 7,400. Common Vauxhall Astra issues include central locking door mechanism and passenger compartment wiring connectors.

MOT & Mileage History for MM03 BFN

MOT Status
Due date passed
86,541
Last Mileage
Recorded
19
Total Tests
Since 2006
58%
Pass Rate
11 passed, 8 failed

Data from DVSA. Last updated August 2026. Check gov.uk for the latest.

8

MOT failures recorded

Out of 19 tests on record
6,324

Average miles/year

Below UK average of 7,400
1

Gap in MOT history

Periods with no valid MOT — may have been SORN or untaxed

Mileage Analysis

Below average
Latest reading86,541 miles
Reading date
Miles last year2,475
Average per year6,324
Mileage consistencyVariable
Mileage over time for MM03 BFN 18k35k52k69k87k '06'17'11

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Full MOT Test History 19 tests on record

FAIL
Mileage86,541 miles
Since last MOT+2,475 miles
PASS
Mileage84,066 miles
Since last MOT+8,257 miles
PASS
Mileage75,809 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage75,809 miles
Since last MOT+10,001 miles
PASS
Mileage65,808 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage65,808 miles
Since last MOT+2,041 miles
PASS
Mileage63,767 miles
Since last MOT+2,087 miles
PASS
Mileage61,680 miles
Since last MOT+128 miles
FAIL
Mileage61,552 miles
Since last MOT+5,506 miles
PASS
Mileage56,046 miles
Since last MOT+49 miles
FAIL
Mileage55,997 miles
Since last MOT+6,820 miles
PASS
Mileage49,177 miles
Since last MOT+10,791 miles
PASS
Mileage38,386 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage38,386 miles
Since last MOT+7,373 miles
PASS
Mileage31,013 miles
Since last MOT+5,681 miles
FAIL
Mileage25,332 miles
Since last MOT+6,669 miles
PASS
Mileage18,663 miles
Since last MOT+805 miles
PASS
Mileage17,858 miles
Since last MOTRetest
FAIL
Mileage17,858 miles

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🔧 Reported issues for this Vauxhall Astra

These are the most commonly reported problems on Vauxhall Astra models (1998–2009), based on owner reports and workshop data across the UK.

Central locking door mechanism (driver's door microswitches and lock motors)

Microswitches in driver's door wear out, interrupting central locking signal; lock motors seize from dirt/moisture. · Typical repair: £100-250 (switches £20-50, motors £50-100 + labour).

Passenger compartment wiring connectors (transverse harness under carpet, front-rear junction)

Connectors corrode from wet carpets (leaks or spills), causing glitches in electrics/ECUs. · Typical repair: £150-400 (harness section £50-150 + drying/labour; full harness £300+).

Rear brake calipers (seizing/pistons)

Caliper pistons corrode/seize, causing uneven pad wear. · Typical repair: £200-450 per side (caliper £80-150 + discs/pads/labour).

Front suspension wheel bearings (integrated in hubs)

Bearings wear prematurely due to hub design, especially on pothole-heavy UK roads. · Typical repair: £250-500 per side (hub assembly £100-200 + labour/alignment).

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 BFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1598cc
Year2003
First registered
Area codeMM — Manchester, Manchester and Merseyside
Age identifier03 — March 2003 to August 2003

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About MM03 BFN

What car is MM03 BFN?

MM03 BFN is an blue Vauxhall Astra, petrol (1598cc). First registered in Manchester in 2003.

What is the mileage of MM03 BFN?

The last recorded mileage for MM03 BFN was 86,541 miles, recorded on 21 Feb 2017 during its most recent MOT test.

Has MM03 BFN passed its MOT?

MM03 BFN has had 19 MOT tests with a 58% pass rate (11 passes, 8 failures). It last was tested on 21 Feb 2017.

Is MM03 BFN ULEZ compliant?

Based on its fuel type and registration year, MM03 BFN is likely not ULEZ compliant. As a petrol vehicle registered in 2003, it typically does not meet the Euro 4 emission standard required. This is an estimate — confirm with TfL's ULEZ checker.

How old is MM03 BFN?

MM03 BFN is approximately 23 years old. Age identifier 03 means registered between 1 March 2003 and 31 August 2003.