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BV03 HZA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

161,002 mi
Last recorded161,002 miles
Recorded on6 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 HZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 May 2021 161,002 miles

175/70/14 fronts 205/40 /17 rears

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

Fail 6 May 2021 161,002 miles

175/70/14 fronts 205/40 /17 rears

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 May 2020 151,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on border of excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective and nearside (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 141,595 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror back cover (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front headlamp slight loose

Pass 15 Mar 2018 136,891 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front headlamp slightly loose at bottom

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

smoked light unit fitted to nsr

Pass 15 Mar 2017 130,903 miles

o/s/r tyre perish

Pass 24 Mar 2016 123,262 miles

four wheel trims

Fail 24 Mar 2016 123,260 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

four wheel trims

Pass 23 Mar 2015 117,775 miles

four wheel trims

Pass 27 Mar 2014 110,521 miles

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

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

four wheel trims

wear in both front link arms // ball joints

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,808 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX POOR CONDITION

Pass 23 Mar 2012 92,761 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 92,761 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 80,724 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 80,724 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 72,473 miles

Nearside and offside lower door sills have plastic factory trim covers fitted and prevents full inspection of these areas.

offside rear tyre is slightly peished

Fail 26 Mar 2010 72,473 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside and offside lower door sills have plastic factory trim covers fitted and prevents full inspection of these areas.

offside rear tyre is slightly peished

Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,853 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2009 66,853 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 59,637 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 48,856 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 48,847 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

different light lens fitted to rear

Pass 23 Mar 2006 38,888 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/r light lens tinted

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 HZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 HZA, 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 HZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 March 2003.

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