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BG03 NLU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 NLU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers and under trays fitted

Fail 16 Sep 2025

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

covers and under trays fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2024
Fail 11 Sep 2024

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery earth wire (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side little to no effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2023

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 19 Sep 2023

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements screw position could let the number plate be miss read (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements screw position could let the number plate be miss read (0.1 (d))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Sep 2022 213,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

advise odometer has no illumination the mileage can just be seen

Fail 15 Sep 2022 213,900 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low adjuster does not work (4.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high adjusted (4.1.2 (a))

advise odometer has no illumination the mileage can just be seen

Pass 2 Nov 2020
Pass 4 Apr 2019 209,812 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to rear compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 209,812 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box holed and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe to compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear to rear compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low adjusted prs done (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 208,517 miles

Central REAR EXHAUST VERY POOR CONDITION CORROSION AT JOINT

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

Rear EXHAUST SHIELD BROKEN-INSECURE

Pass 25 Apr 2017 207,550 miles

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD BROKEN AND INSECURE

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Fail 25 Apr 2017 207,549 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD BROKEN AND INSECURE

Rear EXHAUST SILENCER BADLY CORRODED

Pass 25 Apr 2016 197,933 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and corroded (7.1.2)

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2016 197,932 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2014 178,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes adjoining compensating valve

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 25 Apr 2014 178,823 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

corrosion starting on rear metal brake pipes adjoining compensating valve

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorating

Fail 26 Apr 2013 157,912 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside front indicator is fading from amber towards white.

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 157,912 miles

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

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

Nearside front indicator is fading from amber towards white.

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

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

Rear number plate is deteriorating.

Fail 23 Apr 2012 139,872 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 23 Apr 2012 139,872 miles

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 14 Apr 2011 119,491 miles

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 14 Apr 2011 119,491 miles

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

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

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

plastic covers on bodysills prevent a thorough examination

Fail 22 Apr 2010 101,588 miles

Both number plates are deteriorating.

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 101,588 miles

Both number plates are deteriorating.

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 83,495 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 65,120 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 65,120 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Engine oil level low.

Front brake disc pads appear to be getting thin

Pass 16 Apr 2007 47,169 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 33,553 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 NLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 NLU, 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 NLU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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