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BW03 OMD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,600 mi
Last recorded87,600 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 OMD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2018 87,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front registration plate incorrect honeycomb affect lettering (6.3.1a)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and lower (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly bearing assembly seized (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate incorrect honeycomb affect lettering (6.3.1a)

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

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

Nearside Outer plastic over sills fitted

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer plastic over sills fitted at time of test

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 86,918 miles

Nearside Rear drop link rubber starting to perish

head lamps have a covering on them

play in both steering rack arms

Pass 21 Sep 2015 82,048 miles

Nearside Front head lamp as covers

Nearside Front tyre close to limit

Offside Front head lamp as cover on it

Offside Front tyre close to limit

o/s/f and n/s/f drop links dust covers split

play in sterring rack

Pass 22 Sep 2014 76,023 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 68,857 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 61,717 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2011 54,763 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 48,408 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 44,288 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 40,564 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 19 Sep 2008 40,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,292 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 34,566 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 OMD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 OMD, 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 OMD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 August 2003.

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