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BG53 BTE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

245,498 mi
Last recorded245,498 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BTE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 245,498 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2018 239,407 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 238,076 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 238,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 232,152 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 216,409 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 208,198 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 197,140 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 185,683 miles

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Oct 2012 185,671 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Sep 2011 169,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 155,509 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 137,567 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2008 126,581 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2007 114,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 84,889 miles

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

dent in nearside rear inner wheel rim

stone chip in front windscreen

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 BTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 BTE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 BTE registered?

BG53 BTE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is BG53 BTE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 BTE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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