MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
117,804 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
all brake pipe corroded
both front brake discs worn and corroded
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
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
engine managment light on
o/s mirror has a small crack
o/s/r tyre has reached minimum tread
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was BG53 VJF registered?
BG53 VJF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2003.
Is BG53 VJF safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG53 VJF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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