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BG53 VOJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,420 mi
Last recorded123,420 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VOJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2014 123,420 miles

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

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

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

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

wipers.

Pass 17 Sep 2013 120,118 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 120,118 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 111,938 miles

exhaust corroded

offside front flexible brake hose union corroded

Fail 12 Sep 2012 111,938 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

exhaust corroded

offside front flexible brake hose union corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 94,227 miles

Both front outer wheelrims damaged

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Sills covered

Temporary sealable fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 94,227 miles

Both front outer wheelrims damaged

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Sills covered

Temporary sealable fuel cap fitted

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

Fail 16 Sep 2010 80,564 miles

Cills covered

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside windscreen scratched by wiper?

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front outer wheel rim damaged

Temp seal fuel cap fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2010 80,564 miles

Cills covered

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside windscreen scratched by wiper?

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front outer wheel rim damaged

Temp seal fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2009 67,479 miles

o/s/f tyre gettin low outter edge

Fail 28 Oct 2009 67,479 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

o/s/f tyre gettin low outter edge

Pass 21 Oct 2008 59,545 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 45,507 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 45,507 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 37,167 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 VOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VOJ, 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 VOJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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