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DS03 BNL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

96,585 mi
Last recorded96,585 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS03 BNL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,585 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 84,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 15 Jan 2024 84,974 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm and heavily cracked (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 71,576 miles

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower arm mounting points both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer sheeting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

damage to both sides of vehicle no sharp edges

Fail 22 Dec 2022 71,576 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower arm mounting points both sides (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose outer sheeting (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front horn insecure

damage to both sides of vehicle no sharp edges

Pass 7 Jan 2022 64,261 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2020 57,761 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2019 49,306 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 49,306 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 38,034 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2017 35,143 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 33,757 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 32,047 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 30,276 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2014 30,276 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 28,073 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,646 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 24,530 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 22,265 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 19,471 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,884 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 14,327 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 10,660 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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DS03 BNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 BNL, 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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What year was DS03 BNL registered?

DS03 BNL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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