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BG03 APX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

155,261 mi
Last recorded155,261 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 APX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 155,261 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 23 Sep 2019 155,261 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear light unit damaged

Offside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front top bushes (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 146,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Oct 2018 146,704 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 142,126 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 137,492 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 135,803 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 135,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi/back box/centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 128,527 miles

Slight leak from N/S of steering rack.

Pass 4 Mar 2014 122,291 miles

SURFACE CORROSION ON BRAKE PIPES AND ALL 4 COIL SPRINGS.

Pass 7 Mar 2013 114,909 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 114,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 109,498 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 108,769 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 99,428 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 99,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Mar 2009 85,780 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 70,652 miles

Exhaust backbox outer skin corroded

Nearside rear tyre tread starting to feather

Offside rear tyre tread starting to feather

Fail 6 Mar 2007 55,744 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 55,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 40,678 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 APX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 BG03 APX, 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 APX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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