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BD03 PYA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

40,966 mi
Last recorded40,966 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 PYA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 40,966 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 39,483 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2025 39,483 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 May 2024 35,667 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 May 2024 35,667 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 May 2023 31,039 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2022 27,686 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 23,888 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2020 19,850 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2019 16,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer wing scratched

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

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has a nail on outer edge and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

top up engine oil prior to test with 1.5 litres of oil

Fail 22 May 2019 16,010 miles

Front Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark dew to brake pipe leaking car is too dangerous to drive till fix (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture brake pipe corroded and failed under pressure leaking badly (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Outer wing scratched

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

Offside Front Outer Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre has a nail on outer edge and tyre perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

top up engine oil prior to test with 1.5 litres of oil

Pass 25 May 2018 14,258 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 14,258 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2017 13,894 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 13,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear back box outer skin corroded (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 13,120 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 12,554 miles
Pass 17 May 2013 11,882 miles
Fail 17 May 2013 11,882 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2012 11,568 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 May 2011 11,301 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 10,647 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 21 May 2009 9,393 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 8,654 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 7,457 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 5,794 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 PYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 PYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD03 PYA registered?

BD03 PYA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is BD03 PYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 PYA shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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