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BF03 NDL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 NDL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2013

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 3 Apr 2012
Pass 1 Apr 2011
Fail 30 Mar 2011

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 170,166 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2010 170,166 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 152,935 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2009 152,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 109,175 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 109,169 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 76,574 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 76,541 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 72,228 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 72,228 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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BF03 NDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc lpg 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 BF03 NDL, 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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BF03 NDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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