MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,727 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Brake pipe excessively corroded two front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
tow bar corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
exhaust back box corroded badly
front brake discs corroded on inner edges
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
exhaust back box corroded badly
front brake discs corroded on inner edges
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust back box corroded
front brake discs c orroded on inner sufaces
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)
n/s/f tyre below 1.6mm inner edge.
o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.
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 VNR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 VNR, 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 VNR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 6 November 2003.
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