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BD03 ZGK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,648 mi
Last recorded67,648 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 ZGK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,648 miles

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint near and off sides (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 62,527 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Jan 2021 62,527 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Jun 2019 55,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 May 2018 52,207 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rubber bush deteriorated (6.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre outer sidewall perishing/slight cracking around tread of tyre ()

Oil leak ()

nearside side mirror unit rear casing cover missing

Pass 17 May 2017 49,353 miles

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

Nearside door mirror backing cover missing leaving minor sharp edges exposed

Rear exhaust component slightly deteriorated

engine oil level on or just below minimum

Pass 6 May 2016 42,872 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 42,872 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2015 36,398 miles

n/s/f tyre perished

rear exhaust part deteriated

Fail 8 May 2015 36,398 miles

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

n/s/f tyre perished

rear exhaust part deteriated

Pass 22 May 2014 31,839 miles

rear exhaust part deteriated

Pass 22 May 2013 30,528 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 29,486 miles

rear exhaust part deteriated

Pass 12 May 2011 27,675 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/rear tyre part perished (slight cracking)

Pass 10 May 2010 24,261 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2009 21,369 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 21,369 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 16,854 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 12,010 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2006 9,712 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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BD03 ZGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD03 ZGK, 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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BD03 ZGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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