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BG03 THN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

128,354 mi
Last recorded128,354 miles
Recorded on2 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 May 2015 128,354 miles

oil leak slight blow center exhaust

Pass 6 May 2014 120,920 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 113,879 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

plastic sill covers

Pass 10 May 2012 106,487 miles

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

front brake disc slightly worn

Pass 7 May 2011 95,061 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2010 89,360 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 83,484 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 83,484 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 69,552 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2007 52,861 miles

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

slight knock on steering

Pass 5 May 2006 39,308 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 THN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 THN, 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 THN registered?

BG03 THN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 May 2003.

Is BG03 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 THN shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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