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BG03 KGK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

108,924 mi
Last recorded108,924 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2024 108,924 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All visible brake pipes under vehicle. (1.1.11 (c))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Engine coolant leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front registration plate damaged.

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Outer sills not checked because sill covers fitted.

Pass 4 May 2023 105,900 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2023 105,896 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Apr 2022 103,318 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2022 103,267 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2021 100,114 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2020 97,267 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 93,788 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 92,791 miles

Slight play in nearside front strut upper mount.

Fail 9 May 2018 92,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight play in nearside front strut upper mount.

Pass 24 Feb 2017 87,624 miles

NSF and OSR tyres perished

Slight play in both front top mounts when lifted

Small cuts in all tyres

Pass 26 Feb 2016 81,246 miles

Small cuts in all tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 74,075 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 69,927 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 64,758 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 60,044 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 54,735 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 48,989 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 42,377 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 35,521 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2007 28,451 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 20,603 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 20,603 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 KGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KGK, 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 KGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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