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BG03 YHJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2019
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

215,655 mi
Last recorded215,655 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YHJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 215,655 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2017 212,303 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Wear to offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Dec 2015 210,131 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front & rear to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both nearside main (3.6.B.2c)

Condition of exhaust

Condition wipers

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

Pass 17 Dec 2014 206,609 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play to steering rack ends

Pass 9 Dec 2013 202,458 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Condition of rear silencer

Condition of wipers

Corosion to both front & rear brake pipes to flexi

Slight play to steering rack ends

Pass 7 Jan 2013 194,768 miles

Condition of exhaust

Corosion to both front & rear brake pipes to flexi

Corosion to nearside main brake pipes

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

Slight play to steering rack ends

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

Pass 23 Dec 2011 187,305 miles

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

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

Slight play in steering rack end

Wear to both rear & offside front tyres on edges

Pass 5 Jan 2011 179,010 miles

Corosion to both rear brake pipes to flexi

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Slight play in steering rack

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

Wear to both rear tyres on edges

Pass 31 Dec 2009 164,833 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 164,750 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Jun 2009 144,624 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2009 144,574 miles

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2009 131,967 miles

rear number plate deteriated

front engine mount rubber split

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Jul 2008 114,600 miles

both front tyres 1.6mm only just legal

condition both number plates

play in steering rack n/s

Fail 5 Jul 2008 114,600 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both front tyres 1.6mm only just legal

condition both number plates

play in steering rack n/s

Pass 2 Jun 2008 113,904 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 94,995 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 94,995 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2006 63,744 miles

0ffside rear tyre cut in sidewall

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 YHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YHJ, 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 YHJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 June 2003.

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