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BD03 FOK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

67,275 mi
Last recorded67,275 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FOK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,275 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

noted some exaust smoke during test

Fail 8 Sep 2014 57,033 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 57,033 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 51,272 miles

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

rear exhaust deteriorating / covered sills

Fail 6 Apr 2013 51,237 miles

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

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

rear exhaust deteriorating / covered sills

Pass 2 Apr 2012 45,767 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers on sills

n/s rear tyre rubber cracking on wall

rear boot hatch damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 26 Mar 2012 45,580 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

covers on sills

n/s rear tyre rubber cracking on wall

rear boot hatch damaged

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 30 Mar 2011 39,592 miles

slight damage to rear boot

Fail 30 Mar 2011 39,592 miles

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

slight damage to rear boot

Pass 30 Mar 2010 34,190 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 29,255 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 16 Apr 2008 23,113 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2008 23,113 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 16,255 miles

plastic covers on sills

Pass 7 Mar 2006 10,747 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 FOK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 FOK, 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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BD03 FOK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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