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DA03 BFN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

82,452 mi
Last recorded82,452 miles
Recorded on16 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA03 BFN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 May 2018 82,452 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exh flexible broken but not blowing

Fail 16 May 2018 82,452 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exh flexible broken but not blowing

Pass 19 May 2017 67,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 19 May 2017 67,368 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 52,519 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2016 52,519 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 46,342 miles

n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 23 May 2014 41,615 miles

rear box corroded..n/s/f tyre cracked

Fail 22 May 2014 41,615 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear box corroded..n/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 23 Apr 2013 37,893 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 37,893 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2012 34,717 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 34,717 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 30,764 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2010 26,303 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 26,303 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2009 22,496 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 22,496 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 19 May 2008 19,272 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake service

Pass 19 May 2008 19,272 miles

brake service

Pass 14 May 2007 15,185 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 11,050 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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DA03 BFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue 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 BFN, 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 BFN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 May 2003.

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