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BG03 UBP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

81,186 mi
Last recorded81,186 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UBP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2015 81,186 miles

175/70/1484t

Both rear tyres have slight bulges on inner walls and are badly cracked and perrished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Fail 11 Aug 2015 81,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

175/70/1484t

Both rear tyres have slight bulges on inner walls and are badly cracked and perrished

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 15 Aug 2014 77,345 miles

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 15 Aug 2014 77,345 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 73,103 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 68,991 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 65,526 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 56,906 miles

Engine warning light staying on

Front wipers don't automatically self park at the bottom of the windscreen

Fail 12 Aug 2010 56,906 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine warning light staying on

Front wipers don't automatically self park at the bottom of the windscreen

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

Pass 11 Aug 2009 45,718 miles

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers don`t automatically park in the correct position

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer edge) (No action required

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 45,716 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine warning light staying on

Front number plate cracked

Front wipers don`t automatically park in the correct position

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside front tyre cut on outer edge) (No action required

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,991 miles

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 19 Aug 2008 34,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre outer side wall damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2007 23,813 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 13,864 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 13,127 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 UBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UBP, 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 UBP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 June 2003.

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