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BG03 TFF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

50,521 mi
Last recorded50,521 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 TFF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 50,521 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 48,877 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 48,877 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 47,231 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 47,231 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking To flexible hose (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 45,219 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 43,204 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 39,711 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 39,711 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 36,650 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 33,092 miles

Engine fault warning light is illuminated.

Fail 15 Apr 2013 33,092 miles

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

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

Engine fault warning light is illuminated.

Pass 13 Apr 2012 30,026 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 30,026 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 22,656 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 18,374 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 14,806 miles

Offside door mirror glass cracked

Pass 20 Apr 2007 11,768 miles

drivers door mirror cracked not seriosly affecting vision to rear

Pass 24 Feb 2006 7,979 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 TFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

BG03 TFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 April 2003.

Is BG03 TFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 TFF shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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