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BV03 HXG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,322 mi
Last recorded90,322 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV03 HXG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2021 90,322 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floorpan (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 84,222 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 84,222 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 80,048 miles

Central Rear Seat belt unable to be inspected due to seat covers

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Oil leak ()

Rear lamp(s) tinted, but still visible from a reasonable distance

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2016 76,134 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Aug 2016 76,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2015 72,107 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 68,347 miles

front brake discs pitted

osr brake disc badly worn

Pass 9 Aug 2013 63,406 miles

advise ferril and metal brake pipes starting to show slight signs of corrosion

advise nearside front tyre near limit

advise offside rear metal suspension spring starting to show signs of corrosion

Fail 5 Aug 2013 63,406 miles

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

advise ferril and metal brake pipes starting to show slight signs of corrosion

advise nearside front tyre near limit

advise offside rear metal suspension spring starting to show signs of corrosion

Pass 3 Sep 2012 60,054 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2012 60,018 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2011 54,830 miles

front section of exhaust showing signs of pitting

rear section of exhaust showing signs of pitting

Pass 9 Aug 2010 51,027 miles

center exhaust showing signs of corrosion

front exhaust showing signs of corrosion

near side rear brake pads starting to wear down

off side rear brake pads showing signs of wearing down

Pass 17 Aug 2009 45,483 miles

n/s/f disc showing signs of wear starting

n/s/r brake pads showing signs of wearing down

o/s/f disc showing signs of wear starting

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edges

o/s/r/ brake pads showing signs of wearing down

Pass 11 Aug 2008 40,151 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 40,151 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 33,506 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 32,078 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 32,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 25,690 miles

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

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

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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BV03 HXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BV03 HXG, 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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BV03 HXG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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