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BD03 GOU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

150,031 mi
Last recorded150,031 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 GOU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 150,031 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 143,298 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 141,708 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 118,153 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 84,217 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 51,340 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 48,377 miles

Both front wipers are smearing screen.

Brake pedal anti-slip provision is worn.

Nearside rear tyre has a small bulge in outer wall.

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear number plate is delaminating.

Pass 3 Aug 2009 46,403 miles

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES POOR CONDITION

N/S DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 46,403 miles

Centre Lower Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

FRONT AND REAR NUMBER PLATES POOR CONDITION

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

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

REAR BRAKE IMBALANCE HIGH 20 PERCENT

REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF PERISHING

Pass 11 Aug 2008 41,703 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2007 32,389 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 26,516 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 GOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

BD03 GOU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is BD03 GOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 GOU shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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