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DS03 BFM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

130,955 mi
Last recorded130,955 miles
Recorded on7 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 BFM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2013 130,955 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 120,381 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 108,836 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 97,512 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 81,183 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 81,183 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 65,681 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 51,885 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 38,436 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 BFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DS03 BFM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DS03 BFM registered?

DS03 BFM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 2003.

Is DS03 BFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 BFM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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