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BF53 APV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

100,733 mi
Last recorded100,733 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 APV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 100,733 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 100,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2019 96,796 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2019 96,796 miles

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 87,909 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 87,909 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2017 82,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

osf tyre wearing on shoulder (2.5mm)

Fail 4 Mar 2017 82,947 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm in places (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working poor connection bulb was ok (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases lots small holes back box (7.1.2)

osf tyre wearing on shoulder (2.5mm)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 73,331 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 68,992 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 64,429 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 61,240 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 61,240 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2012 57,160 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear box detoriated

Fail 12 Mar 2012 57,144 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear box detoriated

Pass 10 Mar 2011 48,722 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 48,722 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on side wall

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 37,672 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 31,162 miles

wipers deteriorating

Fail 22 Jan 2009 31,162 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

wipers deteriorating

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,419 miles

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

cenre rear seat belt not fitted

Fail 24 Jan 2008 24,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

cenre rear seat belt not fitted

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2006 17,186 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 16,388 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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BF53 APV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF53 APV, 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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BF53 APV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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