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BD03 FZS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests23 (22 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.7%

Mileage

180,404 mi
Last recorded180,404 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

22 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2026 180,404 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2025 176,936 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Jun 2024 174,619 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 172,269 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 170,472 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 124,881 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 106,648 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 102,170 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 97,440 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 92,829 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2015 87,901 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 83,690 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 80,966 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 76,538 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,468 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 70,589 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2009 66,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 61,046 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 56,336 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2006 52,416 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 51,114 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 51,113 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front and rear No Plates have slight damage, still legible at present

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 FZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.7%.

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 FZS, 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 FZS registered?

BD03 FZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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