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B13 DDX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

90,047 mi
Last recorded90,047 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 DDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 90,047 miles

Offside Rear parking brake reading low

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

oil leak

sill covers fitted

sports cat fitted

Pass 29 Mar 2021 82,761 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 1 May 2020 80,633 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear brake pipes heavily greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

side skirts at time of test

under side heavily waxed

Pass 23 Nov 2018 80,565 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 79,880 miles

Engine light on!

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak!

Pass 25 Oct 2014 73,240 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2014 73,240 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2013 65,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2012 60,602 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 60,602 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 59,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,424 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2009 46,258 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 38,428 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 30,886 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 30,886 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 22,595 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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B13 DDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 B13 DDX, 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 B13 DDX registered?

B13 DDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is B13 DDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 DDX shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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