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BG53 VGK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

157,180 mi
Last recorded157,180 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 157,180 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Feb 2017 157,180 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 149,169 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 149,169 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 142,186 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Feb 2015 142,186 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Halfshaft nut missing (4.2.B.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 135,810 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2014 135,810 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 128,974 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 121,310 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 121,310 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 11,070 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 11,069 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 103,228 miles

nearside rear tyre worn low

Fail 5 Feb 2010 103,228 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

nearside rear tyre worn low

Pass 5 Dec 2008 86,473 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 69,273 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 52,175 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 VGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VGK, 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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BG53 VGK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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