MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
122,088 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
nearside front to rear brake pipe coroded not excessive
slight leak from rear exhaust box
slight play in offside front top mount
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
slight play in o/s front top suspension mounting
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine management light on dash
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
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
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
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is BG03 OCJ safe to buy?
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