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BW03 OBY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

215,434 mi
Last recorded215,434 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 215,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

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

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

Offside Rear wheel arch slight corrosion

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 18 Jul 2017 204,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

both front wipers starting to split

slight uneven rear brake application

Fail 18 Jul 2017 204,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre bald on inner shoulder

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front wipers starting to split

slight uneven rear brake application

Pass 18 Jul 2016 193,594 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

corrosion to both rear wheel archs

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 6 May 2015 188,190 miles

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

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

backbox deteriorated

nearside wiper starting to split

Pass 5 Feb 2014 179,523 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Jan 2013 175,234 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 172,097 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 25 Jan 2012 172,097 miles

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 166,620 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 156,121 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 146,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 111,731 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 106,010 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 80,532 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 OBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BW03 OBY, 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 OBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 August 2003.

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