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DY03 BPV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

135,292 mi
Last recorded135,292 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 BPV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 135,292 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 123,605 miles
Fail 7 May 2016 122,974 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 May 2015 113,380 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 113,380 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine fault lamp on

traction control lamp on

trouble codes in system

Pass 30 Jan 2014 103,258 miles

dipped headlamp bulbs are different colour white

Fail 20 Jan 2014 102,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

dipped headlamp bulbs are different colour white

Pass 23 Jan 2013 88,331 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW AND OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGES

NAIL IN OSR TYRE

OSF WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

bOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

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

Fail 19 Jan 2013 88,178 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING LOW AND OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGES

NAIL IN OSR TYRE

OSF WIPER BLADE DETERIORATED

bOTH REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES CORRODED

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

Pass 23 Jan 2012 79,441 miles

Both front tyres worn close to limit.

Front brake discs & pads worn.

Nearside rear tyre tread has worn out of shape.

Rear exhaust has had a tempory repair carried out.

Steering rack damp.

Fail 23 Jan 2012 79,441 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Both front tyres worn close to limit.

Front brake discs & pads worn.

Nearside rear tyre tread has worn out of shape.

Rear exhaust has had a tempory repair carried out.

Steering rack damp.

Fail 15 Jan 2011 73,241 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil level on minimum.

Rear exhaust gasket worn.

Pass 15 Jan 2011 73,241 miles

Oil level on minimum.

Rear exhaust gasket worn.

Pass 18 Jan 2010 66,712 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 66,712 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 58,919 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2008 47,387 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 36,454 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,077 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 BPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BPV, 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 BPV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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