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DS03 BPX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,340 mi
Last recorded152,340 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2021 152,340 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2021 152,333 miles

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 150,926 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2020 150,926 miles

Front Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 148,199 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum mark

Vehicle struggles to start

Fail 21 Mar 2019 148,199 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Seat belt missing All rear set belt buckles missing (7.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level on minimum mark

Vehicle struggles to start

Pass 22 Mar 2018 144,494 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear inner sidewall damaged looks to have been run flat

Offside Rear damage to sidewall

Fail 22 Mar 2018 144,494 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear inner sidewall damaged looks to have been run flat

Offside Rear damage to sidewall

Pass 16 May 2017 143,569 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidewall grooved/worn

Fail 16 May 2017 143,565 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear inner sidewall grooved/worn

Pass 23 May 2016 141,893 miles

Front Number plate has slight damage

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

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

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

Vehicle has engine cover fitted

Vehicle has under tray fitted

Fail 23 May 2016 141,880 miles

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

Front Number plate has slight damage

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

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

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

Vehicle has engine cover fitted

Vehicle has under tray fitted

Pass 18 May 2015 138,595 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 21 May 2014 130,326 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhuast rear box very correded

Pass 5 Jun 2013 121,203 miles

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Jun 2013 121,203 miles

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

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

engine oil leak

Pass 26 May 2012 102,119 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

rear silencer deteriorated

Fail 26 May 2012 102,119 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s and o/s rear tyres worn on inside edges

rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Apr 2011 84,475 miles

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

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

e.m.l. on

engine missfire

Fail 8 Apr 2011 84,475 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)

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

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

e.m.l. on

engine missfire

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,589 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 70,850 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Apr 2008 61,820 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 52,517 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 39,828 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 BPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BPX, 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 BPX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 June 2003.

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