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BG53 VKA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,116 mi
Last recorded84,116 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 84,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2015 84,116 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 82,960 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2013 81,993 miles

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

Rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,041 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 74,878 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 74,878 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 71,865 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2010 71,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 64,715 miles

condition of brake discs

damage to offside front

Fail 31 Jan 2008 135,098 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

slight buckle in both rear wheels

Pass 31 Jan 2008 135,098 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and wearing unevenly

slight buckle in both rear wheels

Pass 26 Feb 2007 92,317 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 VKA 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 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 VKA, 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 VKA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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