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BG03 YFW

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

95,258 mi
Last recorded95,258 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2023 95,258 miles

Central Obligatory mirror insecure interior rear view mirror (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded 3 pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play both front top mounts worn excessively (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too high both headlamps/aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint forward of front silencer is leaking slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Hazard warning tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2022 83,178 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2022 83,178 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 70,344 miles

rear exhaust silencer detereoated but not holed

Fail 25 Jun 2021 70,344 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

rear exhaust silencer detereoated but not holed

Pass 6 Jul 2020 60,893 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 48,198 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 33,190 miles

rear exhaust silencer detereoated

Pass 2 Jun 2017 20,269 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 8,350 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 7,707 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 7,341 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 6,988 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 6,800 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 6,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 May 2011 6,427 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 13 May 2010 5,856 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 5,555 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 4,793 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 3,992 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2007 3,992 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 3,146 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 YFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YFW, 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 YFW is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 May 2003.

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