MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,387 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
over sills fitted
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Front Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
head lamp adjusters not working
over sills fitted
Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
all rear metal brake pipes corroding
o/s/r shock absorber dust cover condition
Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
all rear metal brake pipes corroding
o/s/r shock absorber dust cover condition
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipes starting to corrode (1.1.11 (c))
f tyres wearing on inner edges
rear metal brake pipes corroding
slight play in o/s/f roll bar link
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
f tyres wearing on inner edges
rear metal brake pipes corroding
slight play in o/s/f roll bar link
front underwing metal brake pipes corroding
n/s front tyre wearing on the outer edge
o/s front anti roll bar link slight play
Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s and o/s front brake pipes under wing are corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front metal brake pipes starting to corrode
rear exhaust box corroding
Exhaust corroding
n/s/r tyre going out of shape
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
nearside front tyre wearing low on tread (2 1/2mm)
offside front wheel rim outer bead slightly dented
rear exhaust section joinings rusted
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
offside front wheel rim outer bead slightly dented
rear exhaust section joinings rusted
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BG53 BWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 BWD, 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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BG53 BWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2003.
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