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B13 GOS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,796 mi
Last recorded91,796 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 GOS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 91,796 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 91,170 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 90,299 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 21 Sep 2020 89,421 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2019 88,117 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 86,039 miles

Nearside Front brake pad anti rattle spring broken

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 82,967 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 79,289 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 75,508 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2014 71,790 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Sep 2013 68,099 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 20 Sep 2013 68,097 miles

engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 11 Sep 2012 63,829 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2012 63,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,654 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2010 51,987 miles

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 1 Sep 2010 51,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 22 Sep 2009 45,898 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 45,898 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 39,197 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 31,023 miles

n/s/f tyre low on inner and outer edges cant fail due to raised tread

rear exhaust silencer corroding

Pass 31 Aug 2006 23,338 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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B13 GOS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 B13 GOS, 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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B13 GOS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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The MOT history for B13 GOS shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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