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BG53 VKO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,896 mi
Last recorded115,896 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VKO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 115,896 miles

Both rear tyres slight perishing.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Fail 20 Oct 2009 115,659 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Both rear tyres slight perishing.

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Unable to test outer sills due to plastic covers.

Pass 20 Oct 2008 109,272 miles

unable to check sills do to plastic covers

Pass 20 Nov 2007 92,882 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 70,345 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 VKO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VKO, 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 VKO registered?

BG53 VKO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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