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BG03 WGM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

159,139 mi
Last recorded159,139 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WGM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2019 159,139 miles

Offside Front 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))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 158,127 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 148,434 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2018 148,434 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 143,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on or just above 1.6mm . strongly recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2017 143,774 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on or just above 1.6mm . strongly recommend replacement. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 138,492 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 134,587 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear into offside rear brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 130,593 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Jul 2014 130,593 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Aug 2013 127,970 miles

front tyres on wear bars

Pass 10 Oct 2012 125,492 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 125,492 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 116,836 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2011 116,836 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 108,565 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 94,149 miles

Offside front wiper split

Rear registration plate becoming discoloured

Fail 9 Oct 2009 94,149 miles

Offside front wiper split

Rear registration plate becoming discoloured

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,222 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 73,069 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2007 51,487 miles

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

handbrake lever comes up a long way but does not hit stop

Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,616 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 26,334 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 WGM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 WGM, 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 WGM registered?

BG03 WGM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 April 2003.

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