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DV03 BBU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

81,266 mi
Last recorded81,266 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BBU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2016 81,266 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

Offside Rear tyre low pressure

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

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

headlamps cloudy

Fail 25 Apr 2016 81,266 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear tyre has a nail

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

Offside Rear tyre low pressure

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

child seats fitted to rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

headlamps cloudy

Pass 20 Apr 2015 75,124 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Fail 20 Apr 2015 75,124 miles

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

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

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

headlamp lenses cloudy

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 68,645 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,910 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriorating

Fail 17 Apr 2013 62,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

exhaust back box deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2012 58,650 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Fail 20 Apr 2012 58,650 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 55,643 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2011 75,641 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside and offside front brake discs worn

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,544 miles

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Pass 21 Apr 2009 49,013 miles

Oil leak

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear number plate deteriorating slightly

Fail 28 Apr 2008 41,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 41,732 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 34,146 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2007 34,146 miles

Offside Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 26,605 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 BBU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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

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