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BG52 GAA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,017 mi
Last recorded128,017 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 128,017 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 123,838 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 123,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2014 119,437 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 119,437 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 115,195 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 110,678 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2013 110,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 104,161 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 94,504 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 86,543 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,264 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 67,795 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,014 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 40,644 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 GAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BG52 GAA, 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 BG52 GAA registered?

BG52 GAA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is BG52 GAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 GAA shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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