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BD03 FYN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

376,484 mi
Last recorded376,484 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 FYN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 376,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights slightly foggy

Fail 19 Apr 2021 376,402 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights slightly foggy

Pass 25 Apr 2020 370,439 miles

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Fail 21 Apr 2020 370,416 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front slight play at wheel

Pass 9 Apr 2019 362,880 miles

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Apr 2019 362,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 353,314 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nsf/osf (1.4.A.2f)

Front head lamps misted

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nsr/osr (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 346,940 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Mar 2017 346,927 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 340,485 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 340,485 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 152,376 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

insecure exhaust heat shield

Pass 17 Apr 2014 145,986 miles
Pass 4 May 2013 140,244 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Apr 2012 135,905 miles

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

eml on and slight misfie on engine

Fail 28 Apr 2012 135,905 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

eml on and slight misfie on engine

Pass 15 Apr 2011 115,889 miles

engine management light on

rattle on front of engine at idle

Fail 14 Apr 2011 115,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine management light on

rattle on front of engine at idle

Fail 15 Apr 2010 96,778 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 96,778 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 79,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 61,882 miles

front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

Fail 2 May 2008 61,882 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front tyres becoming worn on inner edges

Fail 4 May 2007 45,041 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2007 45,041 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 31,171 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 FYN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FYN, 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 FYN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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