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BP03 DXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,061 mi
Last recorded111,061 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 DXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2017 111,061 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2017 111,061 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 108,648 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2016 108,648 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 106,479 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 103,898 miles

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

off side front tyre worn on inside edge

slight distortion on near side rear tyre

Pass 2 Jul 2013 100,747 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 96,131 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 88,938 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2010 76,638 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 76,638 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 65,812 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2009 65,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 53,338 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2008 53,338 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jul 2007 38,839 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 38,839 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 25,173 miles

degaze req'd on rear brakes

n/s/f tyre tread low

rear wiper smearing

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 DXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BP03 DXM, 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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What year was BP03 DXM registered?

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

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