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DS03 BFL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

139,797 mi
Last recorded139,797 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 BFL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 139,797 miles

sill cover and under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2016 139,794 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired spring broken (3.6.E.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

sill cover and under body covers fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 133,453 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

inspection light on

rear shock absorbers corroded

Fail 1 Jul 2015 133,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

chip in windscreen

exhaust corroded

front brake discs worn

inspection light on

rear shock absorbers corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2014 127,006 miles

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

both rear shock absorbers corroded

exhaust back box in poor condition

heavy mud present on underside of vehicle

n/s front subframe bush slightly worn

n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded [hose to cylinder]

small chip in windscreen

Fail 4 Jul 2014 127,006 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

bonnet catch seized

both rear axle bushes slightly worn

both rear shock absorbers corroded

engine undertray insecure

exhaust back box in poor condition

front headlights in poor condition

heavy mud present on underside of vehicle

n/s front subframe bush slightly worn

n/s rear brake pipe slightly corroded [hose to cylinder]

small chip in windscreen

Pass 4 Jul 2013 119,658 miles

both headlamps in poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2013 119,656 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both headlamps in poor condition

front brake pads worn low

front brakes in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2012 111,234 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges 205-50-16

front brake pads worn & brake discs worn

headlamps in poor condition

Fail 3 Jul 2012 111,234 miles

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

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front tyres worn low on inner edges 205-50-16

front brake pads worn & brake discs worn

headlamps in poor condition

Pass 9 Jul 2011 104,312 miles

Small chip in windscreen.

Fail 9 Jul 2011 104,312 miles

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

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

Near side front wiper blade split.

Small chip in windscreen.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 98,566 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both main feed to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2009 92,079 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2008 78,418 miles

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

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

coolant level low

front tyres feathering slightly

Pass 6 Aug 2008 78,418 miles

coolant level low

front tyres feathering slightly

Pass 31 Jul 2007 68,776 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2006 60,491 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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DS03 BFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel 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 DS03 BFL, 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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DS03 BFL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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