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AV53 BVC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

126,354 mi
Last recorded126,354 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 BVC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2025 126,354 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 124,810 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 119,685 miles
Fail 20 May 2022 119,662 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 119,602 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 115,915 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 115,903 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 111,544 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 111,544 miles

Offside Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Service brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2017 108,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 108,170 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 103,223 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 103,223 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 98,627 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded To o/s/r flexy (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2014 92,691 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2014 92,691 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 85,722 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 85,722 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 79,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 79,498 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 72,518 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 66,583 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2009 59,052 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 59,052 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 51,827 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 44,155 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 44,128 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 35,882 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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AV53 BVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 AV53 BVC, 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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AV53 BVC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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