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DA03 BBJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

98,495 mi
Last recorded98,495 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 BBJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Jan 2019 98,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2018 90,272 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2018 90,269 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2016 82,288 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2016 82,286 miles

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

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jan 2016 76,088 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 76,088 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2014 68,805 miles

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 63,565 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 63,565 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 59,138 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2013 59,138 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2011 54,140 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 54,140 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,183 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 46,426 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front and rear no plates deteriorating

Fail 25 Nov 2009 46,424 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front and rear no plates deteriorating

Pass 1 Dec 2008 42,764 miles

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

front pads 80% worn

Pass 1 Jul 2008 39,528 miles

front number plate poor suggest replace

rear exhaust skin very poor.

Fail 28 Jun 2008 39,489 miles

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

front number plate poor suggest replace

o/s/f tyre cracking & tread poor,o/s/r tyre cracking.

rear exhaust corrosion outer skin very ppor

Pass 28 Jun 2007 31,581 miles

engine oil slightly down

exhaust corrosion

front number plate discolour

Pass 19 Jun 2006 23,412 miles

engine oil low

n/s/f tyre (power steering) shoulder wear

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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DA03 BBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 DA03 BBJ, 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 DA03 BBJ registered?

DA03 BBJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 July 2003.

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