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DV03 BDX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,362 mi
Last recorded83,362 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 BDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 83,362 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear+off side front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 83,189 miles

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced below drivers floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear+off side front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Pass 9 Apr 2018 79,600 miles

185/65/R15/88T. OF 5 OR 6 NR 6 NF 6mm.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes corroded, need protecting with grease. (3.6.B.2c)

Radiator leaking slightly.

Fail 7 Apr 2018 79,599 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

185/65/R15/88T. OF 5 OR 6 NR 6 NF 6mm.

Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipes corroded, need protecting with grease. (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy Rear heatshield not adequately supported. (7.1.4)

Radiator leaking slightly.

Pass 4 Mar 2017 77,271 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 77,271 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 74,159 miles

185/65/R15/88T. OF 4 OR 3 NR 3 NF 3mm.

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

Fail 26 Sep 2015 74,159 miles

Centre Fuel system component leaking Major leak fuel filter area, possibly connections. (7.2.3)

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flange holed. (7.1.2)

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

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

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

185/65/R15/88T. OF 4 OR 3 NR 3 NF 3mm.

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

Fail 4 Sep 2015 186,216 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

brake pipes corroded osf

brake pipes corroded osr

Pass 5 Jul 2014 71,117 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 67,314 miles

185/65/R15/88T. OF 3 OR 3 NR 4 NF 2mm.

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 63,770 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 5 Feb 2011 57,937 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2011 59,737 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 55,615 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jan 2010 55,615 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Nov 2008 51,796 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Nov 2007 47,842 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2007 44,604 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 36,839 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 30,659 miles

rear silecer showing signs of corrosion

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 BDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BDX, 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 BDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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