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DN03 BVS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

204,418 mi
Last recorded204,418 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN03 BVS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 204,418 miles

Both front headlamps are slightly misted but not effecting the beam image

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear exhaust corroded and hanger corroded away from box

Pass 24 Dec 2014 193,711 miles

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Fail 23 Dec 2014 193,711 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Engine coolant level low

Engine oil level below minimum

Exhaust rear heat shield insecure

Exhaust rear silencer in poor condition

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 182,621 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 17 Dec 2013 182,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 21 Dec 2012 170,751 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear silencer deteriorated

sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 21 Dec 2012 170,751 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear silencer deteriorated

sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 22 Dec 2011 155,239 miles

slight imbalance rear brakes

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

sill covers preventing full inspection

Fail 20 Dec 2011 155,239 miles

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

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

sill covers preventing full inspection

Pass 23 Dec 2010 139,695 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2010 139,956 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 124,123 miles

rear reg plate fading

Fail 21 Dec 2009 124,123 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear reg plate fading

Fail 17 Dec 2008 106,529 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 106,529 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2007 89,903 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2006 74,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 74,329 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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DN03 BVS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 DN03 BVS, 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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DN03 BVS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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