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DF03 BXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

138,619 mi
Last recorded138,619 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF03 BXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 138,619 miles

Clutch pedal damaged

Different size tyres front to rear

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

Fail 29 Apr 2017 138,611 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front brake caliper leaking Pipe joint (3.6.A.1)

Clutch pedal damaged

Different size tyres front to rear

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

Pass 3 May 2016 136,618 miles

All brake pipes badly corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front engine mount rubber badly deteriorated

Fuel filter corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

Rear tyres worn unevenly

play in nearside front trackrod end (marginal pass)

Fail 28 Apr 2016 136,618 miles

Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed under drivers floor (1.9.2c)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres worn unevenly

All brake pipes badly corroded

Front brake discs in poor condition

Front engine mount rubber badly deteriorated

Fuel filter corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside front tyre on legal limit

Play in nearside front anti roll bar link

Play in nearside rear wheel bearing

play in nearside front trackrod end (marginal pass)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 125,226 miles

Bonnet release cable stiff

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front and Rear of vehicle

EML on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 125,226 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Bonnet release cable stiff

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Damage to front and Rear of vehicle

EML on

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 105,044 miles

Auxilliary wires under the vehicle presumed to be dead ar cut and loose.

No interior mirror fitted, two others exist.

The engine management light indicates there is a fault.

Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,093 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 1 Jun 2012 94,785 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

EML light on

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 May 2011 74,485 miles

Front and rear brake discs deteriorated

Interior mirror missing

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer fowling rear bumper

Fail 27 May 2011 74,485 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front and rear brake discs deteriorated

Interior mirror missing

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear silencer fowling rear bumper

Pass 7 May 2010 55,388 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 49,225 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 40,824 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 34,431 miles

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

Fail 1 Jun 2007 34,431 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 May 2006 28,960 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 28,960 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

nearside front wheel steel rim

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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DF03 BXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 DF03 BXM, 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 BXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 June 2003.

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