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BP03 SYC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,255 mi
Last recorded81,255 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 SYC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2017 81,255 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s,o/s (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s,o/s (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 74,918 miles

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

Offside Rear perished

Rear coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 74,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear perished

Rear coil spring corroded n/s,o/s (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 68,415 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 63,188 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 29 Jul 2013 57,450 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front & nearside rear coil springs corroded

both front brake hose ferrules on middle joints corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

various brake pipes at rear corroding

Pass 29 Jul 2013 57,450 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front & nearside rear coil springs corroded

both front brake hose ferrules on middle joints corroded

offside rear tyre perishing

various brake pipes at rear corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2012 52,226 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

brake hose ferrule corroded at both fronts

leak on exhaust middle joint

main brake pipes corroding at rear

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear & both front coil springs corrded

Fail 16 Jul 2012 52,226 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

brake hose ferrule corroded at both fronts

leak on exhaust middle joint

main brake pipes corroding at rear

nearside front tyre worn on edges

offside rear & both front coil springs corrded

Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,534 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2011 47,532 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 42,995 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 37,997 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2008 33,632 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 29,023 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 26,199 miles

Keep check on front tyre wear 3mm, limit 1.6mm.

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 SYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SYC, 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 SYC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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