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BV53 FCU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

134,689 mi
Last recorded134,689 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 FCU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2022 134,689 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 133,064 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2021 133,055 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 132,180 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 126,518 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2017 120,498 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 112,081 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 106,919 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2014 106,917 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 102,274 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,818 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 90,422 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 Sep 2010 84,713 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2010 84,713 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 79,422 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 79,088 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 72,968 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 65,598 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 57,720 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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BV53 FCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BV53 FCU, 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 BV53 FCU registered?

BV53 FCU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is BV53 FCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 FCU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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