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BW03 MZZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

93,394 mi
Last recorded93,394 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 MZZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 93,394 miles

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2026 93,366 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Lower Gearbox mounting defective

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 88,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 88,293 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Creaking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 83,216 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2024 83,210 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 77,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracked and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 3 Jul 2023 77,769 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested brake pipe broke (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer cracked and corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 69,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2022 69,111 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 61,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 2 Jul 2021 61,401 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2020 54,597 miles

Front headlight lenses, slight deteriorated.

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play slight noise (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 8 Jul 2019 50,670 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak on engine.

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear offside & nearside tyres worn/cracking.

Pass 10 Jul 2018 47,169 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside & nearside rear tyres cracking.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear brake pipes corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 4 Jul 2017 43,586 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

Exhaust system corroded

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear tyre, slight cracking.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2016 40,214 miles

Brake pipes corroded.

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside front tyre worn.

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear tyre worn near legal limit.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Slight oil leak.

Pass 8 Jul 2015 36,560 miles

Corrosion on brake pipes.

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

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

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 32,496 miles

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Nearside rear tyre worn/cracking.

Offside rear tyre worn.

Fail 8 Jul 2014 32,496 miles

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

Front to rear brake pipes corroding.

Nearside rear tyre worn/cracking.

Offside rear tyre worn.

Pass 9 Jul 2013 27,861 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 24,002 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2012 24,002 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 18,620 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2010 14,523 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2009 10,905 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 7,303 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2008 7,303 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 18 Jul 2007 6,472 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 6,472 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 5,515 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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BW03 MZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 BW03 MZZ, 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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BW03 MZZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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