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BD03 GNK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,089 mi
Last recorded123,089 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 123,089 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge front both & o-s-r (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2017 98,350 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2017 98,342 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 89,479 miles

Front Outer o/s and n/s tyre wall/treads starting to perish/deteriorate

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

Rear wiper worn

stone chips in windscreen x2

Fail 21 Jun 2016 89,479 miles

Front Outer o/s and n/s tyre wall/treads starting to perish/deteriorate

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear wiper worn

stone chips in windscreen x2

Pass 8 Jul 2015 81,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MIL on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Jul 2015 81,987 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

MIL on

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 72,994 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 64,493 miles

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

exhaust is corroded.

Fail 8 May 2013 64,493 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

(nearside rear tyre 195/60R14 rest 175/70R14).

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust is corroded.

nearside & offside front wiper blades are worn (noisey).

Pass 8 May 2012 54,794 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise nearside rear park-brake performance low (n/s/r = 80 & o/s/r = 180).

nearside & offside front metal brake pipes are corroded.

nearside rear tyre inner edge of tread worn (bald).

rear brake load valve to nearside rear brake flexy hose metal brake pipe is corroded.

rear exhaust section deterioated/corroded.

Pass 17 May 2011 45,229 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2011 45,229 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2010 37,328 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 37,328 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 24,121 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 14,962 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 13,451 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 11,823 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 GNK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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

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