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BG51 MEO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

118,126 mi
Last recorded118,126 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 MEO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 118,126 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 104,663 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2023 102,484 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top Mount (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2019 98,979 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 96,279 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 11 May 2018 96,278 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 25 Aug 2017 95,457 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 93,444 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2016 93,444 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 91,338 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 91,275 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 86,504 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust mounting corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 79,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEVEL LOW

TAILPIPE DETERIORATED

Fail 8 Aug 2013 79,088 miles

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

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

OIL LEVEL LOW

TAILPIPE DETERIORATED

Pass 17 Jul 2012 71,196 miles

EXHAUST TAILPIPE DETERIORATED

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 63,815 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 58,241 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 50,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

ns rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2008 43,469 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

ns rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,889 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 28,617 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 28,601 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front os tyre worn on inner edge

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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BG51 MEO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG51 MEO, 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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BG51 MEO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 July 2003.

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