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DA03 BCV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,062 mi
Last recorded171,062 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 BCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2017 171,062 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced x2 (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under trays fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2016 161,900 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 157,753 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 147,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2014 147,274 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 135,829 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

both nearside and offside rear brake pipes corroded

both offside front and rear tyres deteriorated slightly, inner edges of tread area worn low

front to rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2011 125,009 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

driver door check strap loose

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs worn

Fail 16 Dec 2011 125,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

both rear tyres perished and cracking

driver door check strap loose

front brake pads getting low

rear brake discs worn

Pass 20 Jul 2010 108,866 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 104,316 miles

damage to o/s front wing and bumper

Fail 20 Jul 2009 104,316 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

damage to o/s front wing and bumper

Fail 6 May 2009 104,196 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 104,196 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 104,195 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 83,294 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 68,156 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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DA03 BCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DA03 BCV, 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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DA03 BCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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