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BD03 VMR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

70,210 mi
Last recorded70,210 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 VMR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2019 70,210 miles

Front gearbox mounting worn

Fail 26 Nov 2019 70,210 miles

Front gearbox mounting worn

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

Pass 8 Oct 2018 67,736 miles

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Sep 2018 67,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust mounting defective middle (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Sep 2017 64,500 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2017 64,500 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 May 2016 57,735 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 1 Jun 2015 48,054 miles

engine light on

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 48,054 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

engine light on

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2014 40,035 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 14 May 2013 37,630 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,633 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 33,645 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,835 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 29,795 miles

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

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 12 May 2009 26,332 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 23,025 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 19,536 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 15,262 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 VMR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 VMR, 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 VMR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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