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BG03 ZKS

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

201,666 mi
Last recorded201,666 miles
Recorded on13 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 ZKS
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2016 201,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disks corroded

headlamps misty

Fail 13 May 2016 201,666 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake disks corroded

headlamps misty

Pass 6 May 2015 191,745 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2014 180,132 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 176,083 miles
Pass 5 May 2012 168,699 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 149,178 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 149,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 May 2010 129,800 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 119,452 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2009 119,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 105,273 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 93,202 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 93,199 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 11 May 2006 71,109 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 71,109 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 ZKS, 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 ZKS is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 May 2003.

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