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BL03 XZB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,571 mi
Last recorded98,571 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 XZB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 98,571 miles

oil leaks

Fail 28 Jan 2019 98,571 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi-downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen both lens faded (4.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

oil leaks

Pass 26 Jan 2018 88,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

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

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)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 88,891 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer box (7.1.2)

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

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)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2017 81,264 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both front (2.7.2a)

oil leak under the engine

Pass 3 Feb 2016 71,449 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 71,449 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2015 68,164 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 68,164 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 61,237 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

mid section of exhaust outer casing has corrosion

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 18 Mar 2013 54,528 miles

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

both rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 10 Mar 2012 47,663 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 38,811 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 36,512 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 36,485 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 30,248 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 30,237 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 22,591 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2007 15,820 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,820 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 10,052 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 XZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL03 XZB, 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 XZB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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