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DS03 BGF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,654 mi
Last recorded120,654 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2015 120,654 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 110,253 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 104,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Jul 2013 104,907 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,732 miles

Both front tyre tread depths close to legal limit

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jun 2011 90,528 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 80,752 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 70,031 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2009 70,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 60,476 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 50,705 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 39,811 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 BGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BGF, 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 BGF registered?

DS03 BGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is DS03 BGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for DS03 BGF shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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