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BG53 BVU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

163,196 mi
Last recorded163,196 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 BVU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2024 163,196 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 Jan 2023 159,303 miles

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))

both sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Jan 2023 159,300 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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))

both sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Jan 2022 156,182 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2022 156,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jan 2021 152,879 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2021 152,875 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Jun 2019 145,817 miles

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2019 145,817 miles

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

Exhaust system insecure back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear outer sill corroded

Nearside Rear outer sill corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2018 137,563 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2018 137,559 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2017 129,691 miles

brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Jul 2017 129,616 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position bonnet wont open (6.4.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2016 123,872 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 116,268 miles

Engine management light on

Headlamps poor beam pattern

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust box weak

Wipers do not auto self park

Pass 4 Jun 2014 107,014 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 100,464 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r exhaust hanger broken

rear exhaust deteriated

Pass 5 Jul 2012 89,589 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

lower engine mount worn

Fail 30 Jun 2012 89,475 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

exhaust back box corroded

lower engine mount worn

Pass 17 Jun 2011 77,769 miles

Brake servo performance decreasing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2011 77,769 miles

Brake servo performance decreasing

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Apr 2010 60,302 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 31,799 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 29,011 miles

offside front door checkstrap slightly loose

Pass 26 Sep 2006 22,355 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 BVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 BG53 BVU, 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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BG53 BVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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