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BG53 GOP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2025
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

111,349 mi
Last recorded111,349 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 111,349 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlight lens starting to fog

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VOID OF TREAD INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside headlight lens starting to fog

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 108,148 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside headlight lens starting to fog

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside headlight lens starting to fog

Pass 5 Nov 2022 103,737 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 103,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2021 97,685 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 91,686 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2019 86,061 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 27 Oct 2018 78,020 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 4 Nov 2017 69,287 miles

slight misting rear shocks

Pass 25 Oct 2016 58,605 miles

front indicators starting to fade.

slight misting on rear shocks.

Pass 27 Oct 2015 48,085 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 8 Nov 2014 44,000 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 37,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2012 32,002 miles

nearside front tyre low on tread on edges

offside front tyre low on tread on edges.

Pass 12 Nov 2011 27,320 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2010 23,570 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 19,261 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 16,323 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2007 12,061 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 8,924 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 GOP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GOP, 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 GOP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is BG53 GOP safe to buy?

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