MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
94,246 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
o/s front tyre nearing the legal limit
rear exhaust box corroding
undertray fitted and slightly insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Speedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
front to rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode
o/s front tyre nearing the legal limit
rear exhaust box corroding
undertray fitted and slightly insecure
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)
age cracks nearside rear tyre
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
cut offside front tyre
body sill covers fitted
child seat fitted
n/s/r tyre close to limit
o/s/r tyre starting to go out of shape
rear tyres worn on inner edges
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 VJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VJZ, 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 VJZ registered?
BG53 VJZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 November 2003.
Is BG53 VJZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BG53 VJZ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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