CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD03 VMT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

42,626 mi
Last recorded42,626 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 42,626 miles

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs to subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has movement (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 28 Apr 2026 42,626 miles

Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front chassis legs to subframe corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has movement (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount has movement (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 41,914 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smearing of screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Front washer weak , requires investigation

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both rear shocks slight mist of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2024 41,197 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing strong advise change due to age and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush top mount slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 40,478 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Apr 2023 40,478 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 39,770 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 39,052 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2020 38,387 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 37,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Shock absorber top mount has play in bush/bearing. (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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 Shock absorber top mount has play in bush/bearing. (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 35,520 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 33,620 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded and detreiated back box

Pass 14 Apr 2016 31,814 miles

Exhaust back box corroded, coming away in layers.

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 30,177 miles

outer cover on exhaust back box corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2014 28,496 miles

N/S/F Tyre wall scuffed/damaged.

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2014 28,493 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

N/S/F Tyre wall scuffed/damaged.

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 26,755 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 24,895 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 22,182 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 19,880 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 17,005 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 13,520 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 8,550 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 2,617 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BD03 VMT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BD03 VMT?

You can check the full history of BD03 VMT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD03 VMT registered?

BD03 VMT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is BD03 VMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD03 VMT shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD03 VMT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BD03 VMT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.