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BG03 ABX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

109,182 mi
Last recorded109,182 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ABX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2024 109,182 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2023 99,378 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Worn On Edges* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Worn On Edges* (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Aug 2023 99,378 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Worn On Edges* (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge *Worn On Edges* (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 86,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated perished (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 79,648 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 76,656 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear tyres have damage to sidewalls

Pass 23 May 2019 70,440 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Fail 23 May 2019 70,441 miles

Emissions not tested heavy coolant leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

offside front to rear brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 May 2018 62,484 miles

Front exhaust bracket broken

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

Pass 3 May 2017 55,696 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 55,696 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 52,323 miles

Surface corrosion to all braking and suspension component

Pass 1 May 2015 49,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

outer sill covers

Pass 30 May 2014 47,497 miles
Fail 30 May 2014 47,497 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 45,648 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers split and perrished

Fail 5 Jul 2013 45,648 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust mounting rubbers split and perrished

Pass 27 Apr 2012 43,325 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 43,230 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2011 40,626 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 29,740 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 23,803 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,416 miles

both front tyres have cuts in but not to plys

both rear tyres cracking

o/s/r tyre been run flat

Pass 12 Mar 2007 11,950 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 9,123 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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BG03 ABX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BG03 ABX, 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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BG03 ABX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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