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BG03 YHR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

137,246 mi
Last recorded137,246 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YHR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 137,246 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2013 130,378 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 126,533 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 17 Aug 2012 126,533 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 121,072 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 121,072 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 102,364 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2010 102,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2009 64,187 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Apr 2007 56,316 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 44,325 miles

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

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

deep cut in tread of offside rear tyre

offside front tyre tread worn to 2mm on inner edge

offside rear tyre tread worn to 3mm on edge

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 YHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YHR, 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 YHR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 July 2003.

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