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DF03 BWW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

77,590 mi
Last recorded77,590 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 BWW
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 77,590 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2021 74,123 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2021 74,093 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2020 61,505 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 54,363 miles

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 54,363 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Aug 2018 49,710 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 13 Aug 2018 49,709 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested no patten (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top strut mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 45,741 miles

Offside wing mirror cracked

Fail 18 Sep 2017 45,741 miles

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

Offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2016 41,950 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

management light on

rear wiper worn

sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Sep 2016 41,950 miles

management light on

rear wiper worn

sill covers fitted

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 40,837 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose then under chassis please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose then under chassis please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 40,829 miles

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box corroded at pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose then under chassis please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to max limit please keep checked (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexy hose then under chassis please keep checked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2015 36,750 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 30,090 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 27,404 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 27,403 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 3 Nov 2011 24,311 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 20,524 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 20,457 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,657 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,126 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 12,358 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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DF03 BWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 DF03 BWW, 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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DF03 BWW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 June 2003.

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