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BD03 FPF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

77,042 mi
Last recorded77,042 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 77,042 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both side front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

dtc lamp on

exhaust corroded / blowing slightly

front brake application uneven 24% /offside low

headlights deteriorated

Fail 17 Sep 2015 77,032 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both side (8.2.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both side front (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

dtc lamp on

exhaust corroded / blowing slightly

front brake application uneven 24% /offside low

headlights deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2014 71,905 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 55,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 55,853 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 40,214 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2011 31,970 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 29,551 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 29,546 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 26,256 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2008 23,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2007 17,962 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 7,285 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 FPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FPF, 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 FPF registered?

BD03 FPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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