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BD03 FOP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,203 mi
Last recorded92,203 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated both front units (2.4.D.1b)

coil spring corroded all coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 92,202 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded o/s & n/s rear (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated both front units (2.4.D.1b)

coil spring corroded all coils front and rear (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 88,132 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 84,476 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,054 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Mar 2012 74,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 69,937 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 62,798 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Apr 2010 62,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 May 2009 53,588 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 May 2009 53,588 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 44,275 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 35,103 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 26,555 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 FOP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD03 FOP, 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 FOP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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