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BD03 HGM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

134,768 mi
Last recorded134,768 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2018 134,768 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear uppers (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front lowers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear underside of vehicle showing signs of significant accident damage

Fail 8 Aug 2018 134,763 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear uppers (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Both front lowers (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear underside of vehicle showing signs of significant accident damage

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2017 123,506 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre surface perishing on tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear underside of vehicle showing signs of significant accident damage

coil spring corroded Both front lower (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 123,503 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened Handbrake (3.5.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside rear tyre surface perishing on tread

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak ()

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

Rear underside of vehicle showing signs of significant accident damage

coil spring corroded Both front lower (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 116,608 miles

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

Rear underside of vehicle showing signs of significant accident damage

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 111,367 miles

Corrosion on exhaust rear section

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall.

Rear underside of vehicle showing signs of previous signifficant accident damage.

Pass 30 Jul 2014 105,828 miles

Corrosion on exhaust centre section.corrosion on exhaust front section.

Offside and nearside front coil springs corroded.

Fail 1 Aug 2013 101,728 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 101,728 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 91,368 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 91,368 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 82,273 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 11 Feb 2011 82,159 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 70,941 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 59,586 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2008 53,160 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2006 43,953 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 39,765 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 HGM 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 72.2%.

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 HGM, 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 HGM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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