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BG03 YGP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

70,655 mi
Last recorded70,655 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 70,655 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 67,002 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,904 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2014 57,284 miles

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2013 52,672 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 May 2012 48,121 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 43,542 miles

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

Fail 13 May 2010 37,971 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2010 37,971 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 32,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 28,307 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 22,964 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2006 17,878 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 YGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YGP, 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 YGP registered?

BG03 YGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 May 2003.

Is BG03 YGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 YGP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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