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BD53 RYV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

63,010 mi
Last recorded63,010 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RYV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 63,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 63,010 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 59,063 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2017 59,063 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 57,843 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 57,843 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silenser (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 56,888 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 54,297 miles

Engine management light is on

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

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

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 18 Nov 2013 52,000 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 52,000 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,066 miles

Engine management light on.

Fail 19 Nov 2012 49,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has had the tread recut (4.1.D.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine management light on.

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 46,698 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2011 46,698 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,229 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 45,229 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 21 Nov 2009 43,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 43,521 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 35,274 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 28,432 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 27,214 miles

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

offside headlight load-leveller not working

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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BD53 RYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 BD53 RYV, 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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BD53 RYV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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