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BG52 URR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,488 mi
Last recorded133,488 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG52 URR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2011 133,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS

Engine very noisy.

Rear tyres are perished.

Pass 25 Nov 2010 118,578 miles

heat shield hanging off over rear silencer

Fail 25 Nov 2010 118,578 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

heat shield hanging off over rear silencer

Pass 30 Mar 2010 110,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 30 Mar 2010 110,073 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 99,031 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 98,635 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 87,001 miles

Nearside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 10 Apr 2007 73,596 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 61,493 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 URR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 URR, 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 URR registered?

BG52 URR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 January 2003.

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