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BP03 DWU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

88,290 mi
Last recorded88,290 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 DWU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2016 88,290 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both,o/s on limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

headlamp deteriorated

n/s headlamp unit slightly damaged/insecure

temp fuel cap

Fail 28 Jul 2016 88,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both,o/s on limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

fromnt brake pads starting to get lower+discs showing slight deterioration

headlamp deteriorated

n/s headlamp unit slightly damaged/insecure

rear tyre perished

temp fuel cap

Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,765 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 3 Aug 2015 76,765 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

n/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

n/s rear tyre perished

o/s rear metal brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2014 63,653 miles

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

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

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

both headlamps showing deterioration+o/s beam pattern slightly poor

exhaust showing slight corrosion/deterioration in places

n/s wiper split

rear tyre showing perrishing etc

Pass 24 Jul 2013 51,359 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing slight perrishing+n/s front has slight damage to sidewall

front headlamp slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre wearing lower on inner edge

Fail 24 Jul 2013 51,356 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

both rear tyres showing slight perrishing+n/s front has slight damage to sidewall

front headlamp slightly deteriorated

n/s front tyre wearing lower on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2012 39,131 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 34,605 miles

aims on max low position.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 30,186 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,750 miles
Fail 30 May 2009 23,784 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2009 23,784 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 19,205 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 15,605 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 11,561 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 11,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 DWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 DWU, 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 DWU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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