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BG52 SXK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,018 mi
Last recorded90,018 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 SXK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 90,018 miles

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

Coolant leak pipes going to heater matrix ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Fail 24 Jul 2018 90,017 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Coolant leak pipes going to heater matrix ()

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre tread cracked

Pass 22 Jul 2017 85,209 miles

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks but not to cords

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Fail 22 Jul 2017 85,209 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear tyre has cracks but not to cords

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

both front tyres worn on outer edge

Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,250 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 83,250 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2015 81,609 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 77,433 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2014 77,433 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2013 73,093 miles

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

low on oil

rear exhaust outer skin

Pass 16 Jul 2012 65,387 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 55,715 miles

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

slight play in o/s/f top shocker mount

Fail 9 Jul 2011 55,565 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack on inner edge

o/s/r tyre starting to crack

slight play in o/s/f top shocker mount

Pass 25 Jul 2010 51,969 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 47,036 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 31,394 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2005 19,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Oct 2005 19,819 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 SXK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SXK, 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 SXK registered?

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

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