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BD03 UAW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,387 mi
Last recorded120,387 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 UAW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2018 120,387 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 120,387 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 108,709 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 108,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear joint (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 88,592 miles

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

Exhaust rear joint heavily corroded

Headlight beam pattern slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 88,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed through cracks (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Both front coil springs corroded at base coils

Exhaust rear joint heavily corroded

Headlight beam pattern slightly deteriorated

O/s/r tyre heavily perished

Fail 14 Jan 2015 77,192 miles

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 14 Jan 2015 77,192 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear 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)

both rear tyres cracking on walls

Pass 16 Jan 2014 69,713 miles

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

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

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

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

age cracks in offside rear tyre.

corrosion to center silencer and back box flange.Ok at time of test.

corrosion to exhaust back box.Ok at time of test.

Pass 23 Jan 2013 57,926 miles

both rear tyres begining to perish

exhaust deteriated

Pass 23 Mar 2012 55,379 miles

O/s/r tyre tread cracked/perished

Rear exhaust silencer deterioirated. Centre to rear exhaust connection also deterioirated.

Fail 23 Mar 2012 55,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

O/s/r tyre tread cracked/perished

Rear exhaust silencer deterioirated. Centre to rear exhaust connection also deterioirated.

Pass 26 Mar 2011 50,895 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

off/side rear 185/65 TR 15 tyre perished in tread not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

plastic oversills fitted to near/side and off/side outer sills

Pass 1 Apr 2010 47,784 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 42,836 miles

centre rear seatbelt,although in good working order would be unable to be worn as the buckle is positioned at the wrong side of plastic stud in webbing

Fail 10 Mar 2009 42,836 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt,although in good working order would be unable to be worn as the buckle is positioned at the wrong side of plastic stud in webbing

Fail 11 Mar 2008 34,135 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 34,135 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 26,368 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 22,195 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 UAW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UAW, 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 UAW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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