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BD03 FRC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

90,839 mi
Last recorded90,839 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FRC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 90,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 90,839 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 88,428 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 88,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced lens (4.1.4 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Engine management light illuminated

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 May 2019 83,030 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 77,268 miles

2 front tyres worn on inner edges

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)

engine light on

slight cracking on n/s/r tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2017 70,406 miles

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

Fail 5 Jun 2017 70,406 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 May 2016 62,124 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 56,533 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2015 56,529 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 49,956 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 Jun 2013 43,157 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 43,157 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 35,135 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 31,800 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 27,468 miles
Fail 25 May 2010 27,468 miles

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

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

plastic covering on nearside and offside outer sills not allowing full inspection.

Pass 8 Jun 2009 22,079 miles

nearside front inner wingcover loose

Pass 20 May 2008 16,795 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 11,939 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 7,987 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 FRC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 FRC, 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 FRC registered?

BD03 FRC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 June 2003.

Is BD03 FRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 FRC shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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