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BG03 YHX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,885 mi
Last recorded89,885 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2015 89,885 miles

front air con radiator loose.

front engine support worn out.

front wipers not parking correctly

heavy oil leak.

o/s/r handbrake lever not returning.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Fail 19 Aug 2015 89,885 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

front air con radiator loose.

front engine support worn out.

front wipers not parking correctly

heavy oil leak.

o/s/r handbrake lever not returning.

rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Pass 17 Nov 2014 81,677 miles

high level stop lamp not working.

oil leaking from engine.

Fail 6 Nov 2014 81,672 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

high level stop lamp not working.

offside handbrake effort is low.

oil leaking from engine.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 79,441 miles

offside front brake hose is rusty on ends.

roof bar not fastened at offside rear.

some brake pipes at rear are getting rusty.

the exhaust system is very rusty in places.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 79,436 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside front brake hose is rusty on ends.

roof bar not fastened at offside rear.

some brake pipes at rear are getting rusty.

the exhaust system is very rusty in places.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 74,891 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

the exhaust system is rusty in places

the nearside front to back brakepipe is rusty in places

the nearside front wiperblade is starting to split

the offside front wiperblade is starting to split

the rear wiperblade is starting to split

the water level light is on

there is slight play in the offside rackend

there is some movement in the offside front strut,top bearing

Fail 6 Nov 2012 74,882 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

the exhaust system is rusty in places

the nearside front to back brakepipe is rusty in places

the nearside front wiperblade is starting to split

the offside front wiperblade is starting to split

the offside headlight unit is loose

the rear wiperblade is starting to split

the water level light is on

there is slight play in the offside rackend

there is some movement in the offside front strut,top bearing

Pass 4 Nov 2011 70,622 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

parts of the exhaust is rusty

the offside headlight has a broken bracket,but is secure

Fail 2 Nov 2011 70,596 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Oil leak

check pads for wear

parts of the exhaust is rusty

the engine oil does not reach the dip stick

the offside headlight has a broken bracket,but is secure

Pass 6 Nov 2010 65,275 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 56,504 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 51,424 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2007 42,859 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 42,859 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 32,853 miles

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

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 YHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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