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BG03 KDX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

124,004 mi
Last recorded124,004 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 KDX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2019 124,004 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2019 124,004 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2018 120,929 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2017 117,844 miles

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

both side front shock absorber top mounting slightly play

Pass 9 Jul 2016 113,442 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both Sides (2.5.A.1c)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Jul 2015 103,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 4 Jul 2015 103,050 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jul 2014 92,699 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2013 82,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipes covered in grease.

Pass 24 Jul 2012 71,568 miles

condition of nearside overtaking mirror glass

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,588 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2009 57,141 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight run out in tread blocks + serface cracking on both rear tyres advise replace

Fail 15 Sep 2008 43,565 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 43,565 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 39,105 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 30,987 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2007 30,985 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2006 22,653 miles

exhaust rear section corroded not blowing

small cut offside front tyre outerwall

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 KDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KDX, 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 KDX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 April 2003.

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