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BF03 VZD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

134,249 mi
Last recorded134,249 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VZD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 134,249 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Legal limits (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Small split in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of rear wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 126,985 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 126,315 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective Glazed (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 119,402 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 119,333 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rusted away (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 May 2019 109,588 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill covers fitted at time of test.

Fail 26 Apr 2019 109,583 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2018 101,427 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 May 2018 101,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2017 98,093 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2017 98,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 May 2016 94,753 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 94,753 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2015 88,418 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside front brake pipe corroded.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside wiper blade split.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 79,576 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 25 Jun 2014 79,576 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

Fail 27 Jun 2013 73,015 miles

Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 73,015 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 66,106 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroded

Fail 31 May 2011 63,767 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

left and right side front brake discs worn and corroded

left and right side front brake hose ferrules corroded

left and right side front brake pipes corroded

left and right side rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust poor condition

right side front top suspension mount worn

service/inspection due warning on

Pass 31 May 2011 63,767 miles

left and right side front brake discs worn and corroded

left and right side front brake hose ferrules corroded

left and right side front brake pipes corroded

left and right side rear brake hose ferrules corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear exhaust poor condition

right side front top suspension mount worn

service/inspection due warning on

Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,282 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,218 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2008 47,609 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 47,609 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 40,873 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 40,873 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 34,849 miles

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

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

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 VZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 VZD, 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 VZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 July 2003.

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