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BG52 LNE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,037 mi
Last recorded137,037 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 LNE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 137,037 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 121,143 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 121,142 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 112,631 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 104,341 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 8 Jun 2011 104,134 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Jun 2010 96,108 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 84,361 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,711 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 71,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 71,266 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 59,130 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 52,130 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 LNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LNE, 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 LNE registered?

BG52 LNE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 January 2003.

Is BG52 LNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 LNE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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