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BG03 KGF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,868 mi
Last recorded136,868 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 136,868 miles

heat shield insecure

Fail 15 Oct 2020 136,868 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jul 2019 132,132 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear in plastic retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint to centre pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 131,064 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear , in plastic clips corroded. (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 125,987 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 116,654 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 116,654 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2016 109,049 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 101,110 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 94,269 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 94,269 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 81,839 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 81,839 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2012 71,931 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,931 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 60,412 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 60,412 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2010 52,334 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Apr 2010 52,334 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,351 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 43,351 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 35,848 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 28,074 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 20,502 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 KGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KGF, 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 KGF registered?

BG03 KGF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 April 2003.

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