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BG53 DJX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

90,109 mi
Last recorded90,109 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 DJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2017 90,109 miles

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

Rear exhaust casing corroded

coolant low

Pass 17 May 2016 87,846 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre worn from the edges +tyre worn low (4.1.E.1)

both rear coil springs rusted

centre exhaust box corroded

coolent leaking from radiator from lower end

eml warning lamp indicate fault

front reg plate has a slight damaged+cracked

nearside and offside door mirrors outer covers damaged

rear exhaust box badly corroded+outer skin adrifted

rear exhaust heat shield insecure +rattling

Pass 15 May 2015 84,056 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine light on

Fail 12 May 2015 84,021 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 19 May 2014 80,084 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

both front wiper blades smearing on windscreen

Fail 19 May 2014 80,084 miles

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Coolant leak

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

both front wiper blades smearing on windscreen

Pass 19 May 2013 77,416 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

both front brake discs very heavily corroded/pitted on braking surfaces

interior rear view mirror loose

Pass 21 Apr 2012 75,203 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

rear silencer box corroded

Fail 21 Apr 2012 75,203 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside front tyre

rear silencer box corroded

Pass 3 Mar 2011 73,701 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 73,701 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 64,142 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 64,142 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 53,953 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 53,953 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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

rear tyres worn uneven may cause wheel bearing type of noise

Pass 24 Jan 2008 43,255 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 31,812 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 DJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BG53 DJX, 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 DJX registered?

BG53 DJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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