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BD03 VHK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,323 mi
Last recorded141,323 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VHK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 141,323 miles

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

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin

Fail 2 May 2014 140,956 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

offside front tyre worn close to tread wear bars

offside handbrake low effort

slight play in offside front anti roll bar link pin

Pass 13 May 2013 130,625 miles

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 13 May 2013 130,622 miles

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

OSF tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 4 May 2012 119,840 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 109,368 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 99,710 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)

Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,323 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 92,323 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jul 2008 86,470 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 86,470 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 76,486 miles

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Fail 25 Jun 2007 76,486 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

brake pedal rubber worn slightly

Pass 27 Jun 2006 59,299 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 59,297 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

front tyres worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn uneaven

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 VHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel 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 VHK, 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 VHK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 July 2003.

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