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BS03 DAD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

61,612 mi
Last recorded61,612 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBS03 DAD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 61,612 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2026 61,612 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2025 56,386 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 56,126 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 47,469 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2022 37,867 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 33,320 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2021 33,320 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 29 Jan 2020 32,215 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 30,919 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 29,852 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 29,201 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking to sidewall and tread area

exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Feb 2016 28,769 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 27,048 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 26,009 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 23,495 miles

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

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

offside front inner sidewall cracking

Pass 7 Feb 2012 21,462 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2011 20,756 miles

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

front brake discs slight pitted/surface rust

Pass 15 Feb 2010 20,004 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 19,291 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 18,140 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 17,225 miles

non standard number plate fitted to the front and rear of the vehicle

Pass 23 Feb 2006 16,160 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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BS03 DAD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BS03 DAD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BS03 DAD registered?

BS03 DAD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is BS03 DAD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BS03 DAD shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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