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DS03 BPU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,285 mi
Last recorded141,285 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 141,285 miles

Brake pedal slightly hard but functional

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Headlight patterns slightly faded due to lenses etched

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 10 May 2017 141,240 miles

Brake operation stored air pressure or vacuum depletes when ancillary equipment is operated (3.3.E.4)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 138,414 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer skin heavily corroded (7.1.2)

offside front brakepipe corroded

offside rear lamp cracked

Fail 27 Apr 2016 138,410 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and outer skin heavily corroded (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre has foreign object in tread (nail

offside front brakepipe corroded

offside rear lamp cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2015 135,481 miles

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 31 Mar 2015 135,419 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 30 Apr 2014 131,686 miles

ALL STEEL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

O/S/R PARK BINDING SLIGHTLY

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 a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

WIPERS SMEARIMG SLIGHTLY

Pass 18 Apr 2013 126,387 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracked

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 126,387 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracked

rear silencer outer skin badly corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 106,192 miles

Outer skin coming off rear silencer

Pass 21 Apr 2011 101,597 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 101,597 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn close to cords on inner edge

Pass 28 Apr 2010 97,819 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 83,875 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2007 43,648 miles

both rear tyres cracking

front pads getting low

Pass 30 May 2006 33,934 miles

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

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

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 BPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BPU, 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 BPU registered?

DS03 BPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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