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BG51 MEX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,309 mi
Last recorded106,309 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG51 MEX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 106,309 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 104,546 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2024 101,703 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 98,648 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 96,165 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2020 86,481 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 81,937 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2018 78,847 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 74,841 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,398 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 69,383 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2014 62,649 miles

Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 9 Jul 2014 62,649 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 57,602 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2013 57,602 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 53,509 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 53,509 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,347 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 46,680 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 46,575 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 42,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jul 2008 38,735 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2007 34,457 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 31,457 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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BG51 MEX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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

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