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BG03 YXR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,853 mi
Last recorded143,853 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 143,853 miles

front disc slightly corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2009 130,249 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 130,249 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2008 127,459 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 24 Oct 2008 127,459 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Torsion bar attachment bracket fractured (2.4.E.4b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 113,517 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 77,391 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 YXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YXR, 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 YXR registered?

BG03 YXR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 July 2003.

Is BG03 YXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 YXR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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