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BG03 YXF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

129,528 mi
Last recorded129,528 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 YXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2024 129,528 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front steering & suspension component's corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2023 128,651 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2022 127,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 127,635 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 126,143 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f headlight lenses becoming worn

Fail 16 Sep 2021 126,143 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

o/s/f & n/s/f headlight lenses becoming worn

Pass 16 Sep 2020 124,628 miles

Body repairs to sills covered with filler

Both headlamp lenses starting to discolour

Fail 15 Sep 2020 124,628 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Body repairs to sills covered with filler

Both headlamp lenses starting to discolour

Pass 11 Sep 2019 123,106 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 120,443 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box becoming corroded.

Fail 29 Aug 2018 120,443 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to wheel cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust box becoming corroded.

Pass 18 Sep 2017 117,909 miles

Exhaust rear box, outer skin very rusty

Front discs very rusty on inner faces

Some rust on underside, inc., both outer sills and some metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Fail 18 Sep 2017 117,909 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust rear box, outer skin very rusty

Front discs very rusty on inner faces

Some rust on underside, inc., both outer sills and some metal brake pipes, may require attention soon.

Pass 19 Sep 2016 115,062 miles

Both front brake discs, rusty on inner faces

Exhaust rear box outer skin rusty

Slight bind n/s/r brake (RUBBING)

Small splits in front wiper blades

Some rust o/s/f metal brake pipe, will require attention soon

brake pressure regulator stiff

Pass 17 Sep 2015 111,935 miles

Rear exhaust becoming corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2014 108,716 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 108,716 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 104,587 miles

REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,916 miles

O/S/F & N/S/F TYRES BECOMING LOW ON INNER EDGES.

REAR EXHAUST BECOMING CORRODED.

Pass 19 Sep 2011 92,119 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 92,119 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

OUTERSILLS PLASTIC COVERS ON.

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 83,286 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 73,243 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 73,243 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 62,365 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 49,367 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2006 42,341 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 42,333 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 YXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 YXF, 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 YXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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