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DY03 BBN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2025
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

89,240 mi
Last recorded89,240 miles
Recorded on1 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 BBN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 1 May 2024 89,240 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by main jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 89,239 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill by main jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by drum (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill by main jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 87,374 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2021 87,305 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear silencer corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 23 Feb 2021 87,305 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear silencer corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2020 86,930 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear silencer corroded

underside corrosion

Fail 12 Feb 2020 86,930 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear silencer corroded

underside corrosion

Pass 18 Feb 2019 85,812 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side corrosion

Fail 18 Feb 2019 85,812 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under side corrosion

Pass 12 Feb 2018 84,726 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 84,726 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2017 83,227 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 83,227 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 82,141 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 80,292 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 78,722 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 19 Feb 2014 78,722 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Feb 2013 77,297 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2013 77,297 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,458 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2012 73,447 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 69,058 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 69,016 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 63,626 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 57,861 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 50,302 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 40,730 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 32,933 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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DY03 BBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 DY03 BBN, 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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DY03 BBN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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The MOT history for DY03 BBN shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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