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DS03 BNU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

108,415 mi
Last recorded108,415 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2018 108,415 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit both / also slightly perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 13 Jan 2017 95,072 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2017 95,070 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

R B T handbrake 17%

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2015 93,203 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 89,929 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 89,929 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 86,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 86,891 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2012 81,168 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2012 81,168 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 76,792 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2011 76,792 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 70,600 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 70,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jun 2009 66,036 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 66,036 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 60,292 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 60,292 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2007 45,210 miles

front pads near wear indicators

handbrake poor

o/s/r shocker slightly sweating

o/s/r tyre stepping

slight play detected at steering rack

Pass 4 Jul 2006 33,282 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 BNU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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

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