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BG52 GCV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

115,264 mi
Last recorded115,264 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 GCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2018 115,264 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2018 115,264 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust coroded

oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2017 111,001 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

eml on

exhaust system in general is coroded

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge

sump coroded

Fail 10 Mar 2017 111,001 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyres bald on inner edges

eml on

exhaust system in general is coroded

o/s/r tyre heavily worn on inner edge

sump coroded

Pass 26 Feb 2016 107,080 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front wipers deteriated

engine management warning lamp on

oil leak

rear exhaust joint section coroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 107,080 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

both front wipers deteriated

engine management warning lamp on

oil leak

rear exhaust joint section coroded

Pass 11 Mar 2015 101,845 miles

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

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

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

exhaust rear box coroded and peeling

exhaust rear joint coroded

Fail 2 Mar 2015 101,845 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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

exhaust rear box coroded and peeling

exhaust rear joint coroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 96,235 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery warning lamp on

both front brake disks lipped

engine management warning lamp

exhaust rear box coroded and peeling

Fail 10 Mar 2014 96,235 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

battery warning lamp on

both front brake disks lipped

engine management warning lamp

exhaust rear box coroded and peeling

Pass 6 Mar 2013 89,740 miles

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes slightly coroded

Fail 6 Mar 2013 89,740 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Coolant leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front to rear brake pipes slightly coroded

Pass 7 Mar 2012 83,452 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 83,452 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 73,281 miles

Front wipers slightly smearing

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,851 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES 3MM

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED OUTER CASING

N/S/F TRACK ROD HAS SLIGHT PLAY

N/S/R TYRE PERISH OUTER TYRE WALL

Pass 11 Mar 2009 56,391 miles

Nearside rear tyre slight cracking

Pass 5 Mar 2008 48,787 miles

Centre and rear exhaust started to deteriorate not blowing

Pass 6 Mar 2007 42,473 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 35,188 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 35,188 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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BG52 GCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 BG52 GCV, 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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BG52 GCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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