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BP03 DMZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

60,599 mi
Last recorded60,599 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 DMZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 60,599 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Co to high (8.2.2.2 (a))

Fail 4 Feb 2021 60,372 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Feb 2020 57,327 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2020 57,324 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jan 2020 57,313 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears,and offside rear to flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front and rears (5.3.2 (b))

nearside rear light lens cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2019 55,859 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all four (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all four (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 54,161 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all four (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 52,136 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 50,062 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear and offside front (4.1.E.1)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

small splits to both wipers

Pass 19 Feb 2015 47,960 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 46,165 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 46,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 43,885 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 41,867 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2011 38,924 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 35,010 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 31,767 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 27,754 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,911 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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BP03 DMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 BP03 DMZ, 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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BP03 DMZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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