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BD03 VZK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

125,307 mi
Last recorded125,307 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2020 125,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both compensator to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 117,268 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight movement on o/s front strut top bearing

Pass 24 Oct 2018 107,340 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s front (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

rear exhaust heavily deteriorated

Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,204 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 88,948 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded too rear both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

brake pipes covered in thick grease/sealer so unable to asess fully

Pass 6 Nov 2015 83,036 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 76,489 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside mirror back missing

Fail 5 Nov 2014 76,479 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside mirror back missing

Pass 6 Nov 2013 71,293 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 63,822 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 63,822 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 47,985 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 40,355 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 29,600 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 May 2008 21,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside rear tyre valve trapped behind wheel trim

Pass 22 May 2007 15,240 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2006 10,197 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 VZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 VZK, 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 VZK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 May 2003.

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