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BD03 KYB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Gold Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

88,982 mi
Last recorded88,982 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 KYB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2016 88,982 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 80,694 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2015 80,694 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2014 75,055 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2014 75,055 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

eml on

Fail 7 Jul 2014 74,754 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Both plastic headlamp lenses are deteriorating. Light output is down and beam pattern is poor. Recommend replacing both headlamps.

Both steering rack boots are moist.

EML (engine management light) is on

Pass 2 Jul 2013 67,520 miles

o/s/r tyre perrishing on sidewalls

Fail 1 Jul 2013 67,520 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

o/s/r tyre perrishing on sidewalls

Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,141 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 63,141 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 58,270 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 52,654 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 44,655 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2009 44,645 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 40,738 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 40,738 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 6 Jun 2007 30,637 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 30,637 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 24,250 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 KYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Gold with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KYB, 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 KYB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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