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AJ03 BGE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

98,301 mi
Last recorded98,301 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ03 BGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2018 98,301 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 91,945 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 91,945 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2016 85,977 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 80,586 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2014 75,300 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 69,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 62,577 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2012 62,577 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 57,051 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 57,051 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

advise o/s/f n/s/f tyres cracks no cords or ply showing

Pass 26 Mar 2010 49,982 miles

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

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

o/s/f n/s/f n/s/r tyres slight cracks

Pass 2 Apr 2009 44,824 miles

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

advise o/s/f n/s/f brake ferrules corroded

Fail 2 Apr 2009 44,824 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

advise o/s/f n/s/f brake ferrules corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2008 38,464 miles

advise all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2007 32,600 miles

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

advise all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2006 25,139 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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AJ03 BGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AJ03 BGE, 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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AJ03 BGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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