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BG53 TXU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1389cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,508 mi
Last recorded130,508 miles
Recorded on30 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 TXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,389cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2013 130,508 miles
Fail 30 May 2013 130,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 119,246 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 119,246 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 May 2011 106,946 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 96,829 miles
Fail 29 May 2010 96,829 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2009 86,209 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Fail 19 May 2009 86,207 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

Pass 29 May 2008 76,293 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 62,820 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 47,925 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 TXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,389cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TXU, 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 TXU registered?

BG53 TXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is BG53 TXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 TXU shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BG53 TXU have outstanding finance?

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