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BG53 SVX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,440 mi
Last recorded69,440 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,440 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2016 66,402 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 65,804 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 60,758 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2014 60,756 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 54,492 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 54,484 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 48,360 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2012 48,360 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 42,972 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 39,575 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres perishing

cut to n/s/r tyre

front & rear wiper blades smears

Pass 30 Sep 2010 39,575 miles

both rear tyres perishing

cut to n/s/r tyre

front & rear wiper blades smears

Pass 28 Oct 2009 36,532 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2008 30,557 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 26,079 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 20,166 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 SVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SVX, 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 SVX registered?

BG53 SVX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is BG53 SVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 SVX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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