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DV03 BCF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

144,454 mi
Last recorded144,454 miles
Recorded on30 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2015 144,454 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 29 May 2015 144,396 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside headlamp deteriorated

Pass 22 May 2014 127,466 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 25 May 2013 122,907 miles

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

n/s body dented

Fail 12 May 2012 117,010 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2012 117,010 miles
Pass 14 May 2011 110,756 miles
Fail 14 May 2011 110,756 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 100,420 miles

REAR NUMBER PLATE SHOWING SIGN OF DETERIATION

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 6 May 2009 90,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate starting to discolour.

wipers judder but clear screen.

Pass 6 May 2009 90,836 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

rear number plate starting to discolour.

wipers judder but clear screen.

Pass 7 May 2008 81,743 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 68,718 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 68,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Front brake pads low.

Rear exhaust box outer skin corroded.

Fail 27 Apr 2006 54,196 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2006 54,196 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 BCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol 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 BCF, 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 BCF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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