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BG53 VOM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

80,623 mi
Last recorded80,623 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VOM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2022 80,623 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 80,623 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Central (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 79,550 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 77,779 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2019 74,914 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2018 70,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 67,045 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL; front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front damage to o/s/f door mirror;servicable

gearbox, engine and drive shafts; oil damp.

steering rack; oil damp.

Fail 2 Nov 2017 67,044 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported in two places at rear (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules ALL; front and rear hoses (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear box; not to excess (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front damage to o/s/f door mirror;servicable

gearbox, engine and drive shafts; oil damp.

steering rack; oil damp.

Pass 21 Oct 2016 61,956 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 61,954 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 55,287 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 48,952 miles

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 44,268 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Oct 2013 44,268 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 38,231 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 32,840 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 26,035 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 20,681 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 13,822 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2007 7,573 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 5,798 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BG53 VOM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 VOM, 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 VOM registered?

BG53 VOM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BG53 VOM safe to buy?

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