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BG53 ADO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,517 mi
Last recorded88,517 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 ADO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 88,517 miles

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2015 86,737 miles

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

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

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

rear silencer deteriating

Pass 8 Apr 2014 79,995 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 76,913 miles

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

exhaust back box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

exhaust middle box corroded but not leaking exhaust gases

front brake pads fitted incorrectly but not effecting brake performance

Pass 18 Apr 2012 72,625 miles

Brake pipes at rear slight corrosion

Exhaust corroded at rear/centre pipe

Fail 17 Apr 2012 72,625 miles

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

Brake pipes at rear slight corrosion

Exhaust corroded at rear/centre pipe

Pass 24 Mar 2011 67,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 63,677 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 46,764 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 46,764 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2007 41,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 41,317 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 35,436 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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BG53 ADO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc 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 BG53 ADO, 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 BG53 ADO registered?

BG53 ADO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is BG53 ADO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 ADO 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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