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BD03 FZV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

228,045 mi
Last recorded228,045 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2020 228,045 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 29 Apr 2019 210,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre nearing wear indicators

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear tyres near wear indicators

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

windscreen cracked at nearside, but not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 29 Apr 2019 210,650 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre nearing wear indicators

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear tyres near wear indicators

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 26 Apr 2018 199,266 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges 185/65R15H

Windscreen cracked, but not affecting drivers view of the road

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Fail 26 Apr 2018 199,262 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front tyres wearing inner edges 185/65R15H

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen cracked, but not affecting drivers view of the road

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 3 Mar 2017 184,541 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

front 185/65R15H tyres wearing inner edges

nail in offside rear 185/65R15H tyre inner groove

nearside rear 185/65R15H tyre approx 2mm and wearing outer edge

rear silencer deteriorating/ corroding

windscreen cracked outside swept area at nearside

wiper rubbers split at ends

wiper wheel box`s worn

Fail 3 Mar 2017 184,537 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

front 185/65R15H tyres wearing inner edges

nail in offside rear 185/65R15H tyre inner groove

nearside rear 185/65R15H tyre approx 2mm and wearing outer edge

rear silencer deteriorating/ corroding

windscreen cracked outside swept area at nearside

wiper rubbers split at ends

wiper wheel box`s worn

Pass 26 Oct 2015 168,349 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorating/ corroding

windscreen cracked at nearside outside swept area

Fail 26 Oct 2015 168,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (3.5.1i)

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

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

oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorating/ corroding

windscreen cracked at nearside outside swept area

Pass 12 Sep 2014 151,172 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Sep 2014 151,172 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust offside mounting bracket detached and exhaust deteriorated

Pass 14 May 2013 132,247 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorating/ corroded

Fail 29 Apr 2013 132,247 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

rear exhaust deteriorating/ corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2011 91,226 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Fail 18 Nov 2011 91,226 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front lower ball joint dust cover split

Pass 22 Nov 2010 63,916 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 62,389 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 62,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 53,650 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2009 53,650 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 19 Jun 2008 44,630 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 44,630 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 35,594 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 26,142 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 FZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 FZV, 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 FZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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