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BG03 NMA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,930 mi
Last recorded159,930 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 159,930 miles

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket broken

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked and damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 9 May 2016 159,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure Lower ball joint (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Dip beam bulb fitted incorrectly (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Coolant leak

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

Nearside Front Headlamp bracket broken

Nearside Rear Light lens cracked and damaged

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 129,597 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Apr 2015 129,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

engine managent light on

Pass 3 May 2014 119,637 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 109,264 miles

ALL BRAKE PIPES SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 10 May 2012 99,410 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)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 87,901 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2010 76,750 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 May 2010 76,750 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 67,062 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 66,936 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2008 56,711 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 56,597 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 May 2007 46,020 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 35,315 miles

screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,050 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 33,050 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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 NMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NMA, 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 NMA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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