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BG03 WHM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

88,113 mi
Last recorded88,113 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 WHM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 88,113 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

EML on

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2014 88,105 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

EML on

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

Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2013 80,499 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 74,832 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 69,680 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 69,580 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Apr 2010 64,175 miles

O/S/R TYRE HAS SMALL CUTS ON OUTER SIDE WALL.

Pass 9 Apr 2009 61,388 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2009 61,383 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2008 52,981 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 35,293 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 21,462 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 21,462 miles

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

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 WHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WHM, 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 WHM registered?

BG03 WHM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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