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BG03 AOV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

47,708 mi
Last recorded47,708 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 AOV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2022 47,708 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 45,985 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2019 42,078 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Jun 2019 42,078 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 May 2018 38,070 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 36,682 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 36,682 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 34,491 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 34,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 12 May 2015 32,566 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 30,230 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 30,230 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 28,435 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 25,761 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 22,550 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 20,215 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 18,147 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 14,966 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 12,234 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 9,693 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 AOV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc 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 BG03 AOV, 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 BG03 AOV registered?

BG03 AOV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 May 2003.

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