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BG03 SYV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

100,899 mi
Last recorded100,899 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 SYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 100,899 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 94,508 miles

front brake discs corroded/worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear seat belts unchecked-child seats fitted

slight play detected at steering wheel

suspect front inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 12 Sep 2019 94,508 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front brake discs corroded/worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated

rear seat belts unchecked-child seats fitted

slight play detected at steering wheel

suspect front inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 13 Sep 2018 91,960 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/worn and thin

headlamp lenses deteriorated

radiator leaking slightly

Fail 10 Sep 2018 91,943 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

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

front brake discs corroded/worn and thin

headlamp lenses deteriorated

radiator leaking slightly

Pass 8 Sep 2017 89,232 miles

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

front brake discs corroded/worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Fail 8 Sep 2017 89,232 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

front brake discs corroded/worn

headlamp lenses deteriorated

nearside front tyre worn inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2016 86,463 miles

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

front brake discs corroded and worn

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 2 Sep 2015 85,373 miles

Headlamp lenses slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 84,373 miles

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

front and rear brake discs slightly corroded

front and rear coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2013 83,124 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 78,069 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

exhaust system very rusty

Pass 20 Sep 2011 65,581 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2011 65,581 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 53,878 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,218 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2008 35,197 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 27,877 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 21,012 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 19,986 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 SYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SYV, 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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What year was BG03 SYV registered?

BG03 SYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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