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BD03 PYH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,508 mi
Last recorded132,508 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2014 132,508 miles

corrosion to centre metal brake pipes

Fail 8 May 2014 132,508 miles

Centre Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

corrosion to centre metal brake pipes

Pass 13 Mar 2013 129,160 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 123,803 miles

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

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

offside rear coilspring incomplete but located securly

Fail 2 Apr 2012 123,779 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

offside rear coilspring incomplete but located securly

Fail 7 Oct 2010 113,394 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 113,394 miles
Pass 30 May 2009 97,894 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 95,323 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 95,323 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)

Fail 9 Jun 2007 88,787 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Jun 2007 88,787 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 61,344 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2006 61,344 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 PYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 PYH, 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 PYH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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