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BD53 FVH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Maroon Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

75,285 mi
Last recorded75,285 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FVH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2023 75,285 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material hose to cylinder (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 1 Sep 2022 70,063 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear towards rear sections (1.1.11 (c))

Lower engine mounting rubber deteriorating - not excessively

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 64,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

slight corrosion both rear brake pipes to cylinders

Fail 9 Sep 2021 64,441 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

slight corrosion both rear brake pipes to cylinders

Pass 12 Aug 2020 59,245 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,299 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 23 Aug 2019 54,299 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 49,102 miles

Both rear tyres perished

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

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

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

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 all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 49,102 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. both (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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 all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 46,575 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2017 46,573 miles

Braking system leaking Master cylinder (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 42,630 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 38,034 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 38,031 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 32,777 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 27,091 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 22,136 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)

Fail 28 Aug 2012 22,136 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 19,983 miles

rear exhaustbox corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2010 14,922 miles

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 28 Aug 2009 10,203 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 8,406 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 6,155 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 4,348 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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BD53 FVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Maroon with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD53 FVH, 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 BD53 FVH registered?

BD53 FVH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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