MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,794 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - close to limit - attention required (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
Nearside Rear tyre age cracking
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
exhaust corroded
front number plate cracked
rear exhaust metal mount corroded away but exhaust secure
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
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))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - close to limit - attention required (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
Nearside Rear tyre age cracking
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment
exhaust corroded
front number plate cracked
rear exhaust metal mount corroded away but exhaust secure
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)
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 Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
rear exhaust box corroded
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
sill covers fitted
Centre exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Centre exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear exhaust box corroded
both rear tyres perished
rear exhaust box rusted
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear tyres perished
nearside front tyre perished
rear exhaust box rusted
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both front tyres and nearside rear tyre perished
both front tyres and nearside rear tyre perished
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
rear exhaust box casing breaking up
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BJ53 LWV 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 BJ53 LWV, 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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BJ53 LWV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2003.
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