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BG53 VPU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

98,176 mi
Last recorded98,176 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 VPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 98,176 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 98,176 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 96,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2024 96,031 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,552 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 93,634 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 92,946 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 91,398 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 89,829 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2017 88,359 miles

Nearside Rear tyre,outer wall perishing

Pass 6 Jul 2016 86,622 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 84,563 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 82,262 miles

offside front tyre close to wear markers in centre

Pass 25 Jun 2013 79,438 miles

nearside front tyre outer wall damage

nearside front tyre wearing outer edge

nearside rear tyre outer wall damage

Pass 3 Jul 2012 75,627 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,481 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,615 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 44,732 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2008 31,056 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 31,056 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 19,639 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 7,927 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 VPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 VPU registered?

BG53 VPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is BG53 VPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG53 VPU shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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