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BG52 TGN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

71,548 mi
Last recorded71,548 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 TGN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 71,548 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 64,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 21 Feb 2022 64,329 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 61,306 miles

Front bumper & nearside front wheel arch lining loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low 3mm & slightly deteriorated

Nearside headlamp pattern deteriorated but still legible

Nearside headlamp unit slightly loose but still secure

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low 3mm

Offside front tyre heavily cracked and deteriorated

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked & wearing close to the legal limit

Fail 20 Jan 2021 61,306 miles

Front bumper & nearside front wheel arch lining loose but not likely to become detached

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside front tyre starting to wear low 3mm & slightly deteriorated

Nearside headlamp pattern deteriorated but still legible

Nearside headlamp unit slightly loose but still secure

Nearside rear tyre starting to wear low 3mm

Offside front tyre heavily cracked and deteriorated

Offside rear tyre heavily cracked & wearing close to the legal limit

Pass 30 Jan 2020 61,075 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

nearside mirror rear view obscured with tape

Pass 31 Jan 2019 60,367 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mount rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 59,492 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 59,491 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced lens cover (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 58,398 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 57,117 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 55,538 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 53,730 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,756 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 49,756 miles

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Pass 26 Jan 2012 41,506 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 37,198 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 33,758 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 33,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 30,161 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 26,190 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 26,190 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 22,673 miles

offside front tyre has a cut in the tread not deep enough to reach the cords

Pass 18 Mar 2006 12,695 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 TGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

BG52 TGN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is BG52 TGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG52 TGN shows 24 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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