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BD03 HFZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

119,037 mi
Last recorded119,037 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2018 119,037 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 119,037 miles

Emissions not tested engine misfire ,running on 3 cylinders. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect plastic lens opaque. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens opaque. (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2017 114,672 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 112,737 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 112,737 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Nov 2016 112,702 miles

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

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

front and rear coil springs slight corroded

oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2015 109,320 miles

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 24 Oct 2015 109,320 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported rear box (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front brake pipes are slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 20 Oct 2014 103,431 miles

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

coil springs corroded

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 91,993 miles

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

coil springs starting to corrode

rear exhaust silencer corroded

rear tyres tread starting to distort

slight lift on front struts top mounts

wiper blade ends starting to peel

Pass 15 Oct 2012 80,059 miles

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

rear silencer corroded

rear tyre treads starting to distort

Pass 31 Oct 2011 69,231 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls starting to perish

o/s/f tyre tread worn on inner edge

rear exhaust box starting to corrode

Pass 15 Oct 2010 57,054 miles

front metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres distorted

stonechip in o/s swept area

Pass 16 Oct 2009 45,496 miles

both rear tyres perished and lifting on tread

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2008 32,761 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 19,284 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 6,605 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2006 6,110 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 HFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 HFZ, 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 HFZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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