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BG03 ZKU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2013 127,114 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 127,114 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 112,566 miles

n/s rear tyre perishing with age

Fail 8 Jun 2012 112,566 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s rear tyre perishing with age

Pass 26 Aug 2011 107,258 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 107,256 miles

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

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 99,645 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 91,944 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jul 2008 89,382 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 80,816 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

interior mirror insecure

Pass 10 Apr 2007 76,047 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 58,787 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 ZKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZKU, 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 ZKU registered?

BG03 ZKU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is BG03 ZKU safe to buy?

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