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DV03 BCY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,687 mi
Last recorded91,687 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BCY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2016 91,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes where visable (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 7 Nov 2016 91,687 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes where visable (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image deteriorated

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

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 85,872 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

drivers wiper blade split at end but still adequetly clearing screen

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking to tread and outer sidewall

Fail 5 Aug 2015 85,872 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

drivers wiper blade split at end but still adequetly clearing screen

nearside rear tyre showing signs of cracking to tread and outer sidewall

Pass 9 May 2014 79,820 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge but is at a part of the tyre wear raised tread is present.

Rear exhaust section has a rubber mounting which is deteriated

Fail 2 May 2014 79,820 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside front tyre wearing bald on inner edge but is at a part of the tyre wear raised tread is present.

Rear exhaust section has a rubber mounting which is deteriated

Pass 20 Apr 2013 74,984 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 70,282 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2011 68,642 miles

coolant level appears low

rear silencer deteriorated..

Pass 8 Apr 2010 62,875 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,938 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 45,522 miles

O/S/R TYRE ON 2/3 MM

Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,100 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 28,244 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 BCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BCY, 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 BCY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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