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BG03 UGL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

100,785 mi
Last recorded100,785 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 100,785 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 26 Oct 2018 100,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 99,961 miles

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

front screen damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Fail 28 Nov 2017 99,961 miles

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides fronts worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

front screen damaged

rear exhaust box corroded

undertrays and outer sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2016 98,942 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Under trays fitted

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 97,727 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn out on edges of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 20 Nov 2014 95,789 miles

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

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

both head lamp covers tarnished

o/s rear tyre starting to crack and perish

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 25 Oct 2013 94,141 miles

both front head lamps tarnished

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

o/s rear tyre cracked and perished

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

Pass 26 Jul 2012 92,230 miles

n/s wiper blade rubber starting to split

one bulb not working in centre brake light

rear exhaust box corroded and weak

slight wear on clutch and brake pedal rubbers

Pass 6 Jul 2011 89,877 miles

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

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 29 Jul 2010 86,364 miles

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracked and perished

Pass 3 Jul 2009 81,468 miles

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Fail 2 Jul 2009 81,468 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 19 Jun 2008 76,669 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 68,107 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 50,020 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 UGL 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 81.3%.

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 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 UGL, 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 UGL registered?

BG03 UGL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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