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BD03 PXY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

59,984 mi
Last recorded59,984 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 59,984 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 59,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 55,128 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)

Fail 17 Dec 2013 55,128 miles

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

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

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 13 Dec 2012 49,947 miles

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

advise nearside rear spring broken on end.

advise sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of sills.

Fail 13 Dec 2012 49,947 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear spring broken on end.

advise sill covers fitted,not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 44,664 miles

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

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

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

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

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroding.

advise surface cracking on nearside rear tyre wall.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 36,355 miles

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

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

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

advise nearside rear mirror backing missing,no sharp edges or projections at present.

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroded but secure and not blowing at present.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Fail 16 Sep 2010 36,354 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

advise nearside rear mirror backing missing,no sharp edges or projections at present.

advise rear exhaust box outer casing corroded but secure and not blowing at present.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full view of sills.

Pass 16 Sep 2009 29,669 miles

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2009 29,668 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

wiper blades fouling each other

Pass 19 Sep 2008 22,907 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 15,762 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 15,762 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 11,270 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 PXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PXY, 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 PXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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