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BG03 UBR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

117,503 mi
Last recorded117,503 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UBR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 117,503 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2020 116,125 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Slight corrosion to n/s chassis/floor

Fail 16 Nov 2020 116,125 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis/floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x1 front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Slight corrosion to n/s chassis/floor

Pass 2 Dec 2019 114,747 miles

both headlight patterns poor

Fail 30 Nov 2019 114,747 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

both headlight patterns poor

Pass 1 Nov 2018 109,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre under foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 1 Nov 2018 109,330 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Coolant leak ()

Offside Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced centre under foot well (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 104,182 miles

Front both front tyres worn on outside edge

Offside Front Lower 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 inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 98,294 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside face (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside face (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Nov 2016 98,294 miles

Central exhaust mounting broken

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside face (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inside face (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 95,674 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Fail 27 Jun 2016 95,669 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by brake flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/r16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 89,933 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Fail 20 Jul 2015 89,931 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,682 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 7 Jul 2014 80,551 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 73,304 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 67,827 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 62,024 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 62,024 miles

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

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

Front discs pitted on inner faces

Pass 21 Apr 2010 57,024 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)

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

power steering rack damp poss due to leaking

Pass 17 Apr 2009 53,505 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2009 53,505 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 50,104 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 43,892 miles

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

Pass 25 Apr 2006 30,074 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 UBR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 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 UBR, 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 UBR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 May 2003.

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