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BG03 YFH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

82,109 mi
Last recorded82,109 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 82,109 miles

corrosion present on exhaust and back box deteriorating

Fail 15 Feb 2016 82,109 miles

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

corrosion present on exhaust and back box deteriorating

Fail 3 Feb 2015

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Feb 2015
Pass 17 Feb 2014 71,798 miles

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 14 Feb 2014 71,798 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

corrosion present on exhaust

corrosion present on rear brake pipe ferrules

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 24 Jan 2013 67,893 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 67,839 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

high level brake light not working

Pass 30 Jan 2012 63,659 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 63,659 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 58,970 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 53,480 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 53,480 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 48,353 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 48,353 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 39,808 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 39,808 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,283 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2007 33,089 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 26,635 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 YFH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 YFH, 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 YFH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 April 2003.

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