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BG03 UFV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,353 mi
Last recorded185,353 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UFV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 185,353 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2017 185,353 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 176,431 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jun 2016 176,422 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 167,695 miles

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cluch pedal rubber missing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 160,637 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 151,884 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 142,498 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 129,280 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 27 Jun 2011 129,280 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 116,266 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

unable to check outer sills plastic covers fitted

Fail 1 Jul 2009 99,580 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs & pads worn

outer sill covered with plastic covers

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 1 Jul 2009 99,580 miles

front brake discs & pads worn

outer sill covered with plastic covers

rear exhaust box rusted

Pass 4 Jun 2008 88,457 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 75,186 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 55,053 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 UFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UFV, 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 UFV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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