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BG53 VJF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

117,804 mi
Last recorded117,804 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VJF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 117,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front and rear all corroded

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all tyres wearing inner edge and perishing cracks

batrey secure with tight clip

Pass 20 Oct 2016 117,804 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front and rear all corroded (3.6.B.2c)

batrey secure with tight clip

both rear tyres has perishing cracks

both side front brake discs corroded and pitted

n/s/f drop link has some play

n/s/f tyre reached to close to minimum limit

o/s/f tyre has perishing cracks

Pass 5 Oct 2015 115,885 miles

all brake pipe corroded

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 5 Oct 2015 115,885 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipe corroded

both front brake discs worn and corroded

Fail 6 Sep 2013 103,012 miles

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

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

engine managment light on

o/s mirror has a small crack

o/s/r tyre has reached minimum tread

Pass 6 Sep 2013 103,012 miles

engine managment light on

o/s mirror has a small crack

o/s/r tyre has reached minimum tread

Pass 29 Sep 2012 99,884 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 91,456 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 82,874 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 75,162 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,990 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 61,911 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 59,706 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 VJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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

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