MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
183,158 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
offside front tyre perished and cracking
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
offside front tyre perished and cracking
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
O/R and N/R tyre worn from the inner wall
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
rear wiperblade split
Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
nearside front wheel trim missing
outer sills covered
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
belly pan fitted
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
belly pan fitted
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
nearside front wheel trim missing
outer sills covered
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 SUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.
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 SUH, 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 SUH registered?
BG53 SUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2003.
Is BG53 SUH safe to buy?
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