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BD03 ONZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

118,980 mi
Last recorded118,980 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 118,980 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

both front suspension legs rusty

o/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2025 116,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 114,866 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 113,171 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 113,171 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached is detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Mar 2022 111,249 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 109,672 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 108,681 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 104,104 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside trailing arm bushes detoriated

Rear nearside and offside wheel arch has corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi damaged

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

speedo dials dimmed

Fail 2 Mar 2019 104,104 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Gearbox mounting defective ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear nearside and offside trailing arm bushes detoriated

Rear nearside and offside wheel arch has corrosion

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

exhaust flexi damaged

parking brake lever has little reserve travel

speedo dials dimmed

Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,652 miles

hand brake needs ajust or repair

Pass 3 Mar 2017 90,984 miles

hand brake needs ajust or repair

Pass 5 Mar 2016 84,091 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 76,552 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2015 76,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 70,333 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 64,051 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 59,113 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2011 53,387 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 53,387 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2010 47,411 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 47,411 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,634 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 37,372 miles

nearside rear tyre sidewalls perishing

Pass 5 Mar 2007 32,844 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 27,253 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 ONZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 ONZ, 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 ONZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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