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BG03 OCJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

122,088 mi
Last recorded122,088 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 OCJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 122,088 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 111,473 miles

nearside front to rear brake pipe coroded not excessive

slight leak from rear exhaust box

slight play in offside front top mount

Pass 15 Feb 2016 98,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 89,743 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 83,205 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 73,746 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 69,425 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 69,421 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 62,003 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 55,345 miles

slight play in o/s front top suspension mounting

Pass 15 Apr 2009 46,489 miles

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

engine management light on dash

Fail 15 Apr 2009 46,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine management light on dash

Pass 21 Apr 2008 37,738 miles

advise on rear tyres cracking slightly

advise on temp fitted screw type fuel cap fitted

front engine/gearbox rubber mounting split

nearside rear tyre nailed

strong advise on rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2008 37,738 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

advise on rear tyres cracking slightly

advise on temp fitted screw type fuel cap fitted

front engine/gearbox rubber mounting split

nearside rear tyre nailed

strong advise on rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2007 29,124 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 21,106 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 OCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OCJ, 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 OCJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 April 2003.

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