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BG03 YWD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

90,536 mi
Last recorded90,536 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YWD
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2017 90,536 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Apr 2016 86,736 miles
Pass 17 May 2015 83,259 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 77,819 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 77,808 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 75,506 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 May 2012 74,269 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 70,703 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2010 69,352 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 60,009 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 60,006 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 51,540 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 43,298 miles

exhaust tail box in poor condition; but not blowing.

Pass 31 May 2007 40,019 miles

deterioration exhaust back box

Pass 11 Jul 2006 28,685 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 YWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YWD, 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 YWD registered?

BG03 YWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is BG03 YWD safe to buy?

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