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BG03 SZT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

42,765 mi
Last recorded42,765 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 SZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 42,765 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2026 42,765 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 41,672 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2024 40,654 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2024 40,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2023 39,714 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 38,418 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2022 38,415 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 37,061 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 36,202 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 34,032 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 31,473 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 31,468 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 29,849 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Feb 2017 29,845 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Feb 2016 27,981 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 26,214 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2014 23,639 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 23,639 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 20,866 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 17,483 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 13,671 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 10,299 miles

offside rear tyre damage to outer side wall

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 17 Feb 2009 6,245 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2008 6,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 5,937 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside front tyre has several light gashes in outer sidewall

Fail 17 Dec 2007 5,937 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front tyre has several light gashes in outer sidewall

Pass 5 Feb 2007 5,346 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 4,536 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 SZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 SZT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG03 SZT registered?

BG03 SZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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