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DS03 BGY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,929 mi
Last recorded151,929 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Jul 2020 151,929 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc coroded

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake disc coroded

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear parking brake poor efficiency

Pass 26 Jun 2019 145,758 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2019 145,758 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both front brake discs slightly worn & corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 135,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

nearside front brake pipe corroded

rear brake pipe corroded

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2017 129,874 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight corrosion to brake lines

Fail 28 Jun 2017 129,873 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

slight corrosion to brake lines

Pass 1 Jul 2016 124,957 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2015 121,723 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 26 Jun 2015 121,723 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pedal anti slip worn

cuts in nearside rear tyre tread

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 27 Jun 2014 112,428 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jul 2013 103,371 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Jun 2013 103,371 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2012 93,208 miles

Front bumper insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front foglamp insecure

Pass 1 Jul 2011 84,515 miles

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

brake pedal anti slip cover wearing

Fail 1 Jul 2011 84,515 miles

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip cover wearing

Pass 25 Jun 2010 74,000 miles

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

osf bumper loose

Fail 26 Jun 2009 64,189 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2009 64,189 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 53,292 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 45,077 miles

offside front fog lamp insecure

sill covers fitted

under engine shield fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2006 34,371 miles

front tyres worn low on inner edge

lower cover fitted

sill covers fitted

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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DS03 BGY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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