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BJ53 NVV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Orange Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,913 mi
Last recorded85,913 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NVV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Mar 2012 85,913 miles

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

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)

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

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 16 Mar 2012 85,913 miles

both rear tyres perished

centre exhaust corroded

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 1 Apr 2011 84,113 miles

child seat n/s rear

Fail 28 Nov 2009 79,748 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 28 Nov 2009 79,748 miles

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

nearside front wheel rim damaged

Pass 11 Nov 2008 77,448 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 67,314 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 53,258 miles

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

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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BJ53 NVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Orange with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 BJ53 NVV, 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 BJ53 NVV registered?

BJ53 NVV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2003.

Is BJ53 NVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 NVV shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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