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BD03 FRR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

70,148 mi
Last recorded70,148 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 70,148 miles

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

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)

both front tyres outer walls damage

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 16 Jul 2015 70,148 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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)

both front tyres outer walls damage

both outer sills and under wheel arches covered

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 14 Jul 2014 65,033 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front top shock mounts worn

both front wipers smear windscreen

both front wipers split

both rear coil springs corroded

engine top end noisey

exhaust corroded

nearside front metal brake pipe corroded

nearside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

offside rear tyre feathering on inner edge

plastic sill covers fitted

steering rack damp

surface corrosion on all metal brake pipes

Pass 11 Jul 2013 59,861 miles

Nearside rear shock damp

Pass 12 Jul 2012 54,211 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,232 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 38,754 miles

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

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,523 miles

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads low

front wipers smear

steering rack damp

Fail 15 Jun 2009 31,523 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear tyres perished

front brake pads low

front wipers smear

steering rack damp

Pass 13 Jun 2008 23,537 miles

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

engine manigment light on

Fail 13 Jun 2008 23,537 miles

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

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

engine manigment light on

Pass 11 Jun 2007 14,335 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 7,588 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 7,320 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 FRR 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 78.6%.

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 FRR, 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 FRR registered?

BD03 FRR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 FRR shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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