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DS03 BLJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2023
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,817 mi
Last recorded120,817 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 BLJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 120,817 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All - round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back corroded have advised presenter (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All round under vehicle age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2022 120,817 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All - round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to back corroded have advised presenter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive All round under vehicle age related corrosion (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 118,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both front. (1.2.1 (f))

General age related surface corrosion under vehicle.

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear. (1.2.1 (c))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2020 114,635 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 114,633 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 110,388 miles

Brake pipes now covered in heavy under seal could not fully assess still seem corroded advised presenter

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 16 Aug 2019 110,388 miles

Brake pipes now covered in heavy under seal could not fully assess still seem corroded advised presenter

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

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,774 miles

Brake pipes now covered in heavy under seal could not fully assess still seem corroded advised presenter

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 104,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 96,663 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 91,086 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2016 91,086 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 85,832 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust sheild loose

Pass 8 Jul 2014 80,888 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing and exhaust slightly insecure

Fail 4 Jul 2014 80,523 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre and rear exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust silencer rubber mounting missing and exhaust slightly insecure

Pass 10 Jul 2013 75,362 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust deteriorated and corroded

front and rear subframes corroded

offside rear tyre nailed x 2

Pass 9 Jul 2012 69,944 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

battery unit insecure

both centre brake pipes to brake load valve corroding

both sides front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Fail 6 Jul 2012 69,890 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

battery unit insecure

both centre brake pipes to brake load valve corroding

both sides front windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

offside front tyre getting low on tread

Pass 14 Jul 2011 65,352 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

rear exhaust mounting area corroded slightly

Fail 11 Jul 2011 65,349 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

front brake discs worn

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front wiper blade slightly split

rear exhaust mounting area corroded slightly

Pass 14 Jul 2010 59,775 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2009 49,212 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 11 Jul 2009 49,212 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 43,330 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 37,905 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2006 31,433 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 BLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 BLJ, 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 BLJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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