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BG03 UBV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

65,965 mi
Last recorded65,965 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UBV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2014 65,965 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2014 65,965 miles

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

Fail 10 Jul 2013 60,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear tyre splitting on outer sidewall

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Jul 2013 60,145 miles

Nearside rear tyre splitting on outer sidewall

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

Pass 26 Jul 2012 53,596 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2012 53,596 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 47,293 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 47,293 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 43,178 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 39,359 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,359 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 35,247 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 30,979 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

Pass 13 Jun 2007 30,979 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 26,788 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 26,719 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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 UBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 UBV, 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 UBV registered?

BG03 UBV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

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