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BL03 WMF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,402 mi
Last recorded185,402 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 185,402 miles

screen cracked not in drivers view

Pass 1 Jul 2017 149,662 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 126,126 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 123,126 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 123,126 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 116,265 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 101,725 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 101,725 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Jul 2011 87,640 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 87,636 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 64,675 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 64,675 miles

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

Nearside coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2009 52,448 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

offside rear light lens damaged

Fail 18 Jun 2009 52,448 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

brake pedal anti slip device slightly worn

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted

offside rear light lens damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2008 44,647 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2008 44,647 miles

Front passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.4)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 36,272 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 May 2006 27,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 22 May 2006 27,098 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BL03 WMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BL03 WMF, 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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BL03 WMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 June 2003.

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The MOT history for BL03 WMF shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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