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BR02 BRY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

77,393 mi
Last recorded77,393 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR02 BRY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2016 77,393 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2016 77,393 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2015 72,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 67,875 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 67,874 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 64,242 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 64,215 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 58,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Oct 2012 58,966 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 54,192 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 49,376 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 49,343 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 44,438 miles

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

brake pad warning light on pads ok

Pass 23 Oct 2008 39,421 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

front discs lipped

front pads look low on inside

rear tyres worn on inside and cracked

Fail 21 Oct 2008 39,417 miles

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

exhaust corroded at rear

front discs lipped

front pads look low on inside

rear tyres worn on inside and cracked

Pass 29 Oct 2007 32,493 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 27,135 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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BR02 BRY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BR02 BRY, 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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BR02 BRY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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