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BG53 EVM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

55,877 mi
Last recorded55,877 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 EVM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 55,877 miles

Cover sills (plastic) fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 18 Feb 2026 55,877 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Cover sills (plastic) fitted not allowing full inspection

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2025 53,908 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2025 53,907 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/50/16 87v (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2024 52,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 52,566 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 50,137 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 48,780 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 47,161 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2019 45,350 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 43,183 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2017 40,213 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 38,781 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 37,232 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 36,642 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 32,684 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 26,093 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 21,397 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 13,162 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 10,638 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 9,750 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 8,518 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 6,832 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BG53 EVM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EVM, 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 EVM registered?

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

Is BG53 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 EVM shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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