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DA03 BFV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

71,776 mi
Last recorded71,776 miles
Recorded on23 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2016 71,776 miles

n/s/r wheel rim different type

Fail 20 May 2016 71,776 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view casing (8.1.2a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s/r wheel rim different type

Pass 15 May 2015 52,837 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 46,280 miles

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

damage to rear

e.m.l on

Fail 13 Jun 2014 46,210 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 39,302 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 39,302 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2012 34,036 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2012 34,036 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 31,771 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 29,285 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 26,979 miles

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

front number plate delaminated but can still be read

Pass 6 Jun 2008 23,139 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 23,139 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 19,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 16,319 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 BFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BFV, 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 BFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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