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BG03 KEU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,590 mi
Last recorded95,590 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 95,590 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,679 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 89,179 miles

Centre exhaust box rusty

Front brake discs worn

Front brake pads worn

Nearside & Offside mirror glasses damaged

Nearside & Offside wiper blades

Nearside front tyre edges worn

Nearside headlight poor image

Offside handbrake low

Rear exhaust joint rusty & leaking

Sill covers fitted

Pass 18 Nov 2014 84,609 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake pads low

Nearside & offside mirror's damaged

Nearside headlight poor image

Nearside rear tyre worn

Offside handbrake low

Rear exhaust box rusty

Rear exhaust joint rusty & leaking

Sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2013 76,881 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside & offside front strut top mounts

Nearside & offside mirror glasses damageed

Nearside front indicator faded

Nearside headlight poor image

Rear exhaust box & joint rusty

Sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Oct 2013 76,867 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside & offside front strut top mounts

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside & offside mirror glasses damageed

Nearside front indicator faded

Nearside headlight poor image

Rear exhaust box & joint rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2012 71,398 miles

Front brake discs worn/rusty

Haedlights poor images

Nearside & offside front indicators faded

Nearside & offside front strut top mounts

Nearside & offside front tyres worn

Nearside & offside mirror glass damaged

Nearside & offside wiper blades split

Offside mirror back missing

Rear exhaust box rusty

Sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2012 71,398 miles

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

Front brake discs worn/rusty

Haedlights poor images

Nearside & offside front indicators faded

Nearside & offside front strut top mounts

Nearside & offside front tyres worn

Nearside & offside mirror glass damaged

Nearside & offside wiper blades split

Offside mirror back missing

Rear exhaust box rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Sep 2011 61,652 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside front indicator faded

Nearside headlight poor image

Offside mirror damaged

Rear exhaust box rusty

Sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2010 54,356 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & offside front strut top mounts

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front indicator faded

Offside mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perrished

Rear exhaust box rusty

Sill covers fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2010 54,356 miles

Front brake discs worn

Nearside & offside front strut top mounts

Nearside front indicator faded

Offside mirror damaged

Offside rear tyre perrished

Rear exhaust box rusty

Sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Aug 2009 43,468 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,468 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 35,205 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 29,224 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,185 miles

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

both front tyres on 3mm

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 KEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KEU, 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 KEU registered?

BG03 KEU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is BG03 KEU safe to buy?

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