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BG03 KCX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,789 mi
Last recorded104,789 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KCX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2018 104,789 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

engine system lamp illuminated - non emissions

exhaust rear silencer corroded and leaking

Pass 7 Aug 2017 96,736 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (1.4.A.2f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment + offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 90,219 miles

1.5 ltrs of oil added

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment + offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 90,219 miles

1.5 ltrs of oil added

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment + offside front (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 20 Jul 2015 83,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

New wiper blades fitted in service.

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

Two new tyres fitted in service.

Fail 20 Jul 2015 83,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

New wiper blades fitted in service.

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

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

Two new tyres fitted in service.

Pass 14 Jul 2014 79,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,828 miles

Advise some play in offside front anti roll bar droplink balljoint,------New droplink fitted in service.

Pass 30 Jul 2012 67,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

New linkrod fitted in service.

Pass 3 Aug 2011 61,170 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 60,568 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 52,799 miles

Advise rear exhaust gasket worn.

Advise two tyres ready for renewal.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Jun 2010 52,799 miles

Advise rear exhaust gasket worn.

Advise two tyres ready for renewal.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 45,298 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2008 36,799 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 36,799 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 28,293 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2007 28,293 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2006 19,550 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 17,469 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 17,469 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 KCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc 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 KCX, 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 KCX registered?

BG03 KCX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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