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BD03 DYU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

133,116 mi
Last recorded133,116 miles
Recorded on8 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 DYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2013 133,116 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 133,116 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2012 124,647 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 124,644 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 110,131 miles

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

both front wipers slightly split

Fail 5 May 2011 110,131 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front wipers slightly split

Pass 26 Apr 2010 99,955 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2010 99,955 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 88,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s track rod end dust boot insecure

o/s door mirror missing cover

stain started to develop on front number plate

Fail 23 Apr 2009 88,917 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s track rod end dust boot insecure

o/s door mirror missing cover

stain started to develop on front number plate

Pass 28 Apr 2008 80,207 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 80,207 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 2 May 2007 71,913 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 May 2007 71,913 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 57,892 miles

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

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 DYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 BD03 DYU, 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 DYU registered?

BD03 DYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2003.

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