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BG53 TXF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,460 mi
Last recorded52,460 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 TXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2012 52,460 miles

2 x wippers;n/s/f t/r/end

Fail 18 Feb 2012 52,460 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

2 x wippers;n/s/f t/r/end

Pass 11 Feb 2011 42,709 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 42,635 miles

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b) DANGEROUS

Fail 4 Nov 2009 34,835 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 34,835 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 28,282 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 28,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2007 23,051 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 23,051 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 1 Nov 2006 18,270 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

eml light on

Pass 1 Nov 2006 18,270 miles

eml light on

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 TXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

BG53 TXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is BG53 TXF safe to buy?

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