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BP03 WYS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

109,278 mi
Last recorded109,278 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 WYS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2017 109,278 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 109,278 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 102,203 miles

Nearside Rear WHEEL SPIGOT MISSING

Offside Front weld repair to wheel

Offside Rear weld repair to wheel

Fail 21 Jun 2016 102,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear WHEEL SPIGOT MISSING

Offside Front weld repair to wheel

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear weld repair to wheel

Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,000 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 94,973 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 78,819 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 78,818 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 69,115 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 69,115 miles

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

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 64,949 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 59,835 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,468 miles

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

wheelarch / sill covers fitted can not see under them

Fail 28 Aug 2010 54,414 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wheelarch / sill covers fitted can not see under them

Pass 7 Sep 2009 48,030 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 40,052 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Sep 2008 40,052 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 31,071 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 22,353 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 22,353 miles

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

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

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

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BP03 WYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WYS, 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 WYS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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