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BP03 BGU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

89,365 mi
Last recorded89,365 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 BGU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 89,365 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 86,254 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 May 2018 83,946 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 81,763 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2016 78,423 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 74,300 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 70,775 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 68,982 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 20 Jun 2012 66,122 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 66,122 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 61,816 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 56,260 miles

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

O/s front tyre has damage slight damage to sidewall

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 51,223 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Jun 2009 51,223 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2008 44,639 miles

rear tyres getting low just on 3mm-recomend soon

Fail 24 Jun 2008 44,639 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear tyres getting low just on 3mm-recomend soon

Pass 18 Jun 2007 38,679 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 30,704 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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BP03 BGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BP03 BGU, 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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BP03 BGU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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