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BV03 DYD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

103,349 mi
Last recorded103,349 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 DYD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2020 103,349 miles

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 103,349 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Steering linkage deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,258 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2018 82,821 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 73,207 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 63,412 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 59,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 3 Sep 2015 59,077 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perishing

Fail 26 Feb 2015 57,977 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both front brake disc's corroded on inner faces

Pass 26 Feb 2014 56,477 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades torn and starting to smear windscreen

n/s/f headlamp aim/pattern distorted but just visable

slight exhaust gas leak at front too centre box joint

Fail 25 Feb 2014 56,477 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wiper blades torn and starting to smear windscreen

n/s/f headlamp aim/pattern distorted but just visable

slight exhaust gas leak at front too centre box joint

Pass 21 Feb 2013 54,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 54,127 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 51,942 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 50,042 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 47,810 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 47,810 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Feb 2009 41,000 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 9 Feb 2009 41,000 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 19 Feb 2008 35,754 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 30,968 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 25,035 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 25,035 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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
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BV03 DYD 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 65.2%.

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 BV03 DYD, 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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BV03 DYD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 March 2003.

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