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BL03 WNG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

248,005 mi
Last recorded248,005 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 WNG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2019 248,005 miles

FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 20 Jun 2019 247,902 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT INNER WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive CHASSIS (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 25 Jun 2018 239,176 miles

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

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

SLIGHT WEAR REAR SHCK ABSORBER COVERS

WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Fail 21 Jun 2018 239,114 miles

Central Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

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

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT OIL LEAK

SLIGHT WEAR REAR SHCK ABSORBER COVERS

WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Pass 20 Jun 2017 228,786 miles

FRONT AND REAR WHEEL ARCH COVERS FITTED

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

SILL COVERS FITTED

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR EXHAUST

SLIGHT DETERIORATION REAR SHOCK ABSORBER COVERS

Pass 23 Jun 2016

Brake load valve damp

Fuel pipe damp

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Exhaust box corroded

Sill covers fitted, unable to obtain full excess

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2015 208,645 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR EXHAUST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 208,310 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

SLIGHT CORROSION REAR EXHAUST

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jun 2014 195,559 miles

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 17 Jun 2014 195,558 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Jun 2013 181,844 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 181,736 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT DISC COVER BACK PLATES CORRODED

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

REAR EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED

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

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

exhaust heat cover insercure

surface corrosion rear chassis

Pass 19 Jun 2012 169,781 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 169,781 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 157,131 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 157,131 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2010 146,029 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jun 2009 135,309 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 135,185 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 124,135 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2007 109,751 miles

offside rear tyre starting to perish

slight damage nearside front wing

Pass 13 May 2006 94,379 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
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BL03 WNG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WNG, 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 WNG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 June 2003.

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