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DS03 BJU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

79,859 mi
Last recorded79,859 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 79,859 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak

Fail 23 May 2019 79,855 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2017 77,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside load valve to rear brake hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 11 Aug 2017 77,290 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front-to-rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe excessively corroded Offside load valve to rear brake hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded Nearside load valve to rear brake hose pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 75,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake load valve to rear offside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear- has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 6 Jul 2016 75,086 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Brake load valve to rear offside brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear- has been greased (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Jun 2015 68,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 24 Jun 2015 68,174 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2014 63,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Fail 21 Jul 2014 63,694 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre perishing/cracking

Pass 22 Jul 2013 59,958 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2013 59,957 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2012 535,969 miles

front b/pads wearing thin

slight play nsf track rod end

Fail 9 Jul 2012 53,153 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front b/pads wearing thin

slight play nsf track rod end

Pass 29 Jun 2011 73,207 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 63,984 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2010 63,984 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,078 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 54,078 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 46,430 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 37,238 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2006 27,511 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 BJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 BJU, 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 BJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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