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DV03 BBF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

188,338 mi
Last recorded188,338 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BBF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2015 188,338 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 178,317 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 174,922 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper near side damage and loose

Fail 10 Apr 2013 174,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front bumper near side damage and loose

Pass 16 Apr 2012 158,750 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 158,693 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 147,434 miles

Offside rear door mirror back missing

Fail 18 Apr 2011 147,431 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Cam shaft belt

Offside rear door mirror back missing

Pass 30 Mar 2010 132,142 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 132,142 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 119,817 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 119,817 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 104,617 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 104,617 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 91,688 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 54,277 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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DV03 BBF 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 62.5%.

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 DV03 BBF, 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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DV03 BBF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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