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BV03 HYP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,839 mi
Last recorded123,839 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 HYP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 123,839 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Jul 2023 123,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 122,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2021 121,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Dim (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 121,405 miles

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Indicator tell-tale inoperative Dim (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 120,720 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear offside rear bumper corner damaged

Pass 7 May 2019 117,544 miles

Offside Front Mcpherson strut top mounting slightly worn

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2018 113,333 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edges and perished on tread

both front wiper blades split and slightly smeary

both rear tyres worn unevenly on inner and outer edges and perished on tread

Pass 24 Apr 2017 110,659 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Apr 2016 99,267 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 90,411 miles

fuel filler neck damp with diesel

Fail 25 Apr 2015 89,833 miles

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

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

fuel filler neck damp with diesel

nearside front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

rear exhaust box corroded/deteriorated

Pass 15 Apr 2014 82,476 miles

Front brake pads approx 4-5 mm

Pass 15 May 2013 76,892 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 76,870 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s # o/s front tyres side walls cracking up

n/s # o/s rear tyre side walls cracking up

rear wiper blade worn out

slight corrosion of under variouse parts

Pass 18 Feb 2011 76,870 miles

n/s # o/s front tyres side walls cracking up

n/s # o/s rear tyre side walls cracking up

rear wiper blade worn out

slight corrosion of under variouse parts

Pass 4 Sep 2008 76,625 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 76,624 miles

Brake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 62,740 miles

washers could be improved

Pass 7 Aug 2006 47,968 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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 HYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV03 HYP, 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 HYP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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