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BC03 EGF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

111,655 mi
Last recorded111,655 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC03 EGF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 111,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2014 111,655 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 82,546 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 82,117 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2012 82,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 56,034 miles

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 29 Mar 2011 52,866 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 52,866 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 45,015 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 39,242 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre wall worn

Fail 20 Mar 2009 39,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre wall worn

Pass 22 Oct 2007 26,448 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 18,987 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 17,732 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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BC03 EGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BC03 EGF, 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 BC03 EGF registered?

BC03 EGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 August 2003.

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The MOT history for BC03 EGF shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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