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BD03 OUY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

157,743 mi
Last recorded157,743 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 OUY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 157,743 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

OVER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 Mar 2017 157,739 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired UNIT SEIZED (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp GOES OFF WHEN BRAKE PEDAL PRESSED (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

registration plate delaminated BOTH FRONT AND REAR (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)

OVER SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 141,464 miles

E.M.L. On

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

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Jan 2015 125,580 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

o/s/f tyre outer sides wall split but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 23 Jan 2015 125,580 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre outer sides wall split but not deep enough to expose cords

Pass 28 Jan 2014 110,529 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 110,506 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Feb 2013 95,922 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,211 miles

middle and rear exhaust corroded but not leaking

Pass 25 Apr 2012 91,633 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 81,536 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog lamp not working and insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2011 81,456 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front fog lamp not working and insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2010 72,218 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both number plates slightly deteriated

nearside front foglamp not working

rear washer jet not working

Fail 23 Apr 2009 63,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front fog lamp not working and mounting broken

Pass 23 Apr 2009 63,533 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp not working and mounting broken

Pass 25 Apr 2008 54,338 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

n/s/f fog lamp insecure & inpoerative

rear silencer box dented & corrosion on outer heat shield

slight deterioration on rear number plate

x 2 small cuts in n/s front & n/s rear tyre tread

Pass 27 Apr 2007 45,007 miles

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

nearside front fog lamp not working

Pass 20 Apr 2006 35,378 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 OUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black 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 OUY, 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 OUY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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