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BD03 DYS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

53,355 mi
Last recorded53,355 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2019 53,355 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2018 47,555 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 47,543 miles

Front coil spring broken both sides at bottom (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 46,152 miles

exhaust corroding

Pass 27 Apr 2016 44,517 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 43,572 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 42,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 40,650 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 37,181 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 33,721 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 33,721 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 28,911 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 24,786 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 21,313 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 17,986 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 14,585 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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BD03 DYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BD03 DYS, 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 BD03 DYS registered?

BD03 DYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is BD03 DYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 DYS shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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