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BD03 FYE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,102 mi
Last recorded145,102 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FYE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2023 145,102 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 142,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 140,253 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 138,095 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 134,920 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 134,902 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 132,461 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 132,436 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2017 129,215 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 125,549 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2016 125,333 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2015 121,102 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 116,139 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 112,124 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 104,066 miles

Nearside wiper blade split

Rear exhaust deteriorated2

Pass 12 May 2011 94,954 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 94,904 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2010 87,378 miles

rear silencer mounting weak

Fail 29 Apr 2009 79,126 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 79,126 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 72,391 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 64,071 miles

uneven wear on rear tyres inner edge

Fail 30 Apr 2007 63,970 miles

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

uneven wear on rear tyres inner edge

Pass 17 May 2006 54,654 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 FYE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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