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BD03 ZHP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2022

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected (1.1.7 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2021

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective requires polishing (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2020

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Oct 2019

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,692 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Mar 2019 67,692 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 60,672 miles

Front no plate deteriorating

Offside Front strut has residue of oil around base

Fail 30 Dec 2017 60,672 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings rack end joint (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect glass frosted (1.8.A.1b)

Front no plate deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge worn and perishing (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front strut has residue of oil around base

Offside Rear tyre sidewall perishing

Rear silencer 1 of 2 mounts snapped

light corrosion to steel brake pipes

rear brakes squealing

Pass 5 Jan 2017 52,758 miles

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 5 Jan 2017 52,758 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 22 Oct 2015 42,896 miles

Nearside Front headlamp lens fading , beam image still ok

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall curb damaged and tyre wearing heavily outer edge

Offside Front headlamp lens fading ,beam image ok

Pass 13 Oct 2014

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Oct 2013
Pass 15 Oct 2012
Pass 26 Sep 2011 33,428 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 29,944 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 27,088 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 24,435 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 24,435 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,425 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,257 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 18,054 miles

p.a.s rack damp on n/s

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 ZHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 ZHP, 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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What year was BD03 ZHP registered?

BD03 ZHP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BD03 ZHP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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