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BG53 TXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,560 mi
Last recorded130,560 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 TXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 130,560 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coolant leak ()

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 128,639 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 126,643 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2020 123,893 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2020 123,893 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 123,676 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2019 123,676 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 123,055 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 122,130 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 118,865 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 114,622 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 110,039 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2013 105,242 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2013 105,242 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Feb 2012 99,487 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 99,487 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2012 99,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2011 82,734 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 68,054 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 11 Aug 2009 67,920 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2009 67,920 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 66,004 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 64,689 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,462 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 TXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 TXM, 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 TXM registered?

BG53 TXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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