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BV03 DYY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,032 mi
Last recorded57,032 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 DYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2021 57,032 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

offside front top mount has minor movement

Pass 28 Feb 2020 57,795 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 Feb 2020 52,793 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 46,394 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2019 46,374 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 45,587 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 44,467 miles

Rear tyres cracking / perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2016 43,201 miles

Rear exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres cracking

Fail 14 Mar 2016 43,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear exhaust in poor condition

rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 42,010 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 42,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,178 miles

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 11 Mar 2014 40,178 miles

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

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2013 38,084 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,084 miles

rear exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 14 Mar 2012 36,102 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 34,027 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2010 31,534 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

radial cracking rear tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2010 31,534 miles

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

radial cracking rear tyres

Pass 11 Mar 2009 29,262 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 26,880 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 26,880 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 23,706 miles

slight movement in o/s/f top susension mount

Pass 28 Feb 2006 20,998 miles

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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 DYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DYY, 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 DYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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