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BG03 ZKJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

85,624 mi
Last recorded85,624 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ZKJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2014 85,624 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 75,756 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 67,248 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 59,641 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 59,641 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 50,985 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 42,149 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 42,149 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 May 2008 36,948 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 36,933 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 May 2007 27,958 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 27,946 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2006 20,386 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 ZKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZKJ, 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 ZKJ registered?

BG03 ZKJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 23 April 2003.

Is BG03 ZKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG03 ZKJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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