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BD03 TZP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

45,035 mi
Last recorded45,035 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 45,035 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

all car has damage and nearside outer sill cover offside door trim missing

both front wipers smearing slightly

front sub frame and rear axil corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2026 45,035 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak flexi pipe broken (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

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

all car has damage and nearside outer sill cover offside door trim missing

all exhaust system corroded

both front wipers smearing slightly

front sub frame and rear axil corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2025 44,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axil bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all car has damage plus nearside sill cover missing

engine noisy

exhaust system corroded

front and rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2025 44,625 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction wipers stopping in middle of the screen (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective temporary fuel cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect damaged and aim wont adjust (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlight misted no beam image (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axil bushes have play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

all car has damage plus nearside sill cover missing

engine noisy

exhaust system corroded

front and rear sub frame and suspension components corroded

oil level low

Pass 19 May 2024 44,116 miles

Front head lights misted

Exhaust back box peeling off

Front and rear subframes corroded

Front flexi worn

Front wipers don't rest in park position

Nearside Front Bumper and Exterior sill damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting back slowly

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top mount (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle body damaged

Vehicle paint damage

Pass 27 May 2023 42,831 miles

Both rear axles bushes worn and corroded

Front Gearbox mounting defective Lower gearbox mount

Front and rear suspension and steering components corroded

Front wipers do not park in resting position but the do satisfactorily work

Nearside Front Bumper and passenger door exterior sill dented and damaged

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting back slowly

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Head light unit misted

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2022 38,938 miles

Front Gearbox mounting defective Lower

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 May 2022 38,938 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective Lower

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2021 33,870 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 33,869 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2020 30,274 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 30,272 miles

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 29,086 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 29,086 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 28,872 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 28,868 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2017 28,430 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2017 28,429 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2016 28,125 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 28,125 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 27,451 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2014 26,337 miles
Fail 13 May 2014 26,336 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2013 25,073 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 24,175 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 24,175 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 23,830 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 22,627 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 22,627 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2009 20,272 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 17,983 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 15,299 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 11,872 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 TZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 TZP, 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 TZP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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