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BG53 VGR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

121,080 mi
Last recorded121,080 miles
Recorded on16 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2015 121,080 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2014 115,996 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 115,996 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2013 96,613 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 96,587 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,040 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 82,039 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2011 74,172 miles

Front fog lights inop

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 6 Jan 2011 74,172 miles

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

Front fog lights inop

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 62,478 miles

N/S/F TYRE LOW. O/S/F WIPER STARTING TO TEAR.UNDER FRONT BUMPER LOOSE

Pass 19 Nov 2008 52,289 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,928 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)

Fail 7 Dec 2007 50,925 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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)

Pass 25 Nov 2006 35,753 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 25 Nov 2006 35,753 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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 VGR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VGR, 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 VGR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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