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BW03 NBG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

77,414 mi
Last recorded77,414 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 NBG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 77,414 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2025 76,060 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2024 75,153 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 74,541 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 73,237 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2021 72,291 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2020 70,838 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 68,949 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2017 65,177 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2016 60,002 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 54,514 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2015 49,718 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2014 45,644 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2012 41,689 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 36,504 miles

emission light on

n/s/f coil spring top rubber not seated correctly

Pass 30 Dec 2010 31,093 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2010 30,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

eml light is on

Pass 17 Dec 2009 26,479 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 22,562 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2008 22,562 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,233 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 14,082 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2006 13,309 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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BW03 NBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 BW03 NBG, 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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What year was BW03 NBG registered?

BW03 NBG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 August 2003.

Is BW03 NBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 NBG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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