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BF03 VZS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

104,809 mi
Last recorded104,809 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 VZS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 104,809 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 103,459 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2018 103,441 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box rusty

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2017 102,208 miles

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front head lights beam patten deteriorated

both rear tyres side wall deteriorated

Pass 9 Feb 2016 100,599 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing.

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

Oil leak.

Fail 9 Feb 2016 100,599 miles

Both rear tyres slightly perishing.

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 98,749 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2015 98,748 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 14 Feb 2014 96,534 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2014 96,534 miles

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust rusty

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2013 93,968 miles

3x wheel trims fitted

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Jan 2013 93,968 miles

3x wheel trims fitted

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Feb 2012 91,489 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2012 91,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear exhaust rusty

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

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,776 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2011 807,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 15 Feb 2010 83,096 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 83,080 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 76,156 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 66,750 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 55,769 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 55,769 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2006 42,458 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

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BF03 VZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 VZS, 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 VZS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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