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BG53 KZH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

69,905 mi
Last recorded69,905 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2019 69,905 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 29 Oct 2019 69,905 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front Gearbox mounting defective ()

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated nearside and offside (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 65,165 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 65,165 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 59,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also splitting between tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit also splitting between tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 53,604 miles

both sides front tyres splitting between tread

Pass 12 Oct 2015 50,035 miles

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

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

Oil Leak

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,606 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 46,773 miles

off side front bumper damaged

Fail 9 Oct 2012 43,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,623 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 39,846 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 39,846 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 35,954 miles

nsr tyre damaged

Pass 14 Oct 2009 32,200 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 30,213 miles

unable to fully inspect outer sills as covers fitted

unable to see brake pads clearly

Pass 10 Oct 2007 25,740 miles

plastic outer sill covers fitted restricting full viewe of outer sills

Pass 26 Sep 2006 19,795 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 KZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KZH, 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 KZH registered?

BG53 KZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is BG53 KZH safe to buy?

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