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DV03 BCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

47,905 mi
Last recorded47,905 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2018 47,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 31 Jan 2018 47,869 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported heavily corroded (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded compensator to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heavily corroded (7.1.1)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 46,490 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 44,450 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2016 44,423 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 42,948 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 41,365 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2014 41,338 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 39,393 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 34,316 miles

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

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Fail 7 Feb 2012 34,310 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/f tyre bald on edges

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 1 Feb 2011 30,886 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 30,886 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2010 29,475 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 27,516 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 27,516 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside washer jet blocked

Pass 23 Jan 2008 25,291 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 22,707 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 22,707 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Feb 2006 19,316 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 BCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BCX, 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 BCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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