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BG03 WEH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

91,490 mi
Last recorded91,490 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WEH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 91,490 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Offside & nearside front (2.4.A.3)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 87,439 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2017 87,439 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 81,361 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 75,450 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 75,449 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre-deterioration/slight cracking to sidewall/tread area.

rear silencer flange area deteriorated/corroded.

Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,822 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

o/s/r tyre-deterioration/slight cracking to sidewall/tread area.

rear silencer flange area deteriorated/corroded.

Pass 25 Feb 2013 56,844 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 53,628 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2011 48,882 miles

front brake disc's worn

front brake pipes corroded

slight play in front strut tops

Pass 26 Feb 2010 45,517 miles

front disc's worn

Pass 19 Feb 2009 42,074 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 38,499 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 33,623 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 28,496 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 WEH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol 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 WEH, 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 WEH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2003.

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