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BG53 VKP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,015 mi
Last recorded142,015 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VKP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2020 142,015 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 139,890 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 137,932 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2017 135,772 miles

Nearside Rear shock absorber outer plastic cover insecure

Pass 15 Jan 2016 133,670 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear shock absorber cover missing

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear box poor condition(corroded)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 131,374 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

brake pedal rubber worn

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover insecure

offside headlamp lens deteriorated

offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

offside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear brake pipes corroded

rear exhaust box and flange heavily corroded

Pass 23 Dec 2013 129,864 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracked.

plastic sill covers fitted.

rear exhaust box rust.

Fail 23 Dec 2013 129,864 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/r tyre cracked.

plastic sill covers fitted.

rear exhaust box rust.

Pass 18 Dec 2012 124,958 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

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

offside rear shock absorber dust cover missing

rear exhaust in poor condition.

Fail 31 Dec 2011 120,336 miles

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Dec 2011 120,336 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 111,952 miles

exhaust corroded

off side front brake pipe corroded advise replace

rear shockers heavily corroded advise replace

rear springs corroded

screen chipped

Pass 11 Mar 2010 101,221 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 95,105 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 91,830 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2007 70,684 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 70,684 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2006 48,082 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 48,082 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 VKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 VKP, 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 VKP registered?

BG53 VKP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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