MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,631 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
condition of rear exhaust box
noise from o/s/r wheel when turned
o/s/f mirror backing missing
side skirts fitted
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
condition of rear exhaust box
noise from o/s/r wheel when turned
o/s/f mirror backing missing
side skirts fitted
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs
n/s/r tyre tread depth
o/s/f mirror backing missing
rear exhaust box
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Centre Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front brake discs
n/s/r tyre tread depth
o/s/f mirror backing missing
rear exhaust box
condition of front brake discs, slight leak from power steering rack,condition of rear exhaust box,
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
condition of front brake discs, slight leak from power steering rack,condition of rear exhaust box,
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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DY03 BBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.
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 BBV, 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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What year was DY03 BBV registered?
DY03 BBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 March 2003.
Is DY03 BBV safe to buy?
The MOT history for DY03 BBV shows 16 tests with a 56.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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