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BL03 YXD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,218 mi
Last recorded113,218 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 YXD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2018 113,218 miles

Central exhaust bracket missing but adequately supported

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 16 May 2018 113,216 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported mountings corroded away (7.1.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported mounting corroded away (7.1.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 May 2017 104,087 miles

Front exhaust mounting corroding thin

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2016 93,219 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 87,714 miles

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

rear silencer bracket corroded/deteriated

Pass 17 May 2014 81,824 miles

Centre to rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Exhaust backbox mount broken

Fail 10 May 2014 81,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Centre to rear exhaust joining flange corroded

Exhaust backbox mount broken

Pass 16 May 2013 74,137 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust braket broken but still supported ok and slightly corroded

wiper split

Fail 8 May 2013 73,951 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear exhaust braket broken but still supported ok and slightly corroded

wiper split

Pass 11 May 2012 68,251 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 62,652 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2010 57,049 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 51,903 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 47,006 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 30,239 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 24,644 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 YXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YXD, 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 YXD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 June 2003.

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