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BW03 OBT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

155,987 mi
Last recorded155,987 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 OBT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2015 155,987 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2015 155,987 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine NOT TEESTED, OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

ADVISE OIL LEVEL TOO HIGH

Pass 29 Oct 2014 134,879 miles

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

advise headlights dull

advise rust on rear brake pipes

Fail 23 Oct 2014 134,874 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

advise headlights dull

advise rust on rear brake pipes

oil level below min

Pass 15 Oct 2013 118,811 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

advise centre rear brake pipes rusty

Pass 17 Oct 2012 110,974 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 110,954 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Sep 2011 107,459 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2011 107,400 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 104,191 miles

exhaust deteriorating at rear

Pass 11 Sep 2009 100,063 miles

engine oil leak

osf and nsf brake hose lower feruls slightly corroded

Fail 11 Sep 2009 100,062 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

osf and nsf brake hose lower feruls slightly corroded

Pass 22 Sep 2008 95,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Sep 2008 95,422 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2007 89,734 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2007 89,734 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

chip on windscreen

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Aug 2006 61,271 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 61,271 miles

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

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 OBT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 BW03 OBT, 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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What year was BW03 OBT registered?

BW03 OBT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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