MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,509 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
child seat in rear of car/ seatbelts not tested
exhaust deteriated
front brake pads low
slight exhaust blow
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
child seat in rear of car/ seatbelts not tested
exhaust deteriated
front brake pads low
exhaust deteriated
slight exhaust blow
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
exhaust deteriated
slight exhaust blow
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
exhaust deteriated and slight blow, and temp repair
o/s/r tyre very close to legal limit
rear brake pads low
slight fuel smell but no leaks?
exhaust deteriated and slight blow, and temp repair
o/s/r tyre very close to legal limit
rear brake pads low
slight fuel smell but no leaks?
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 FGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 BV53 FGG, 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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How do I check the history of BV53 FGG?
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What year was BV53 FGG registered?
BV53 FGG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2003.
Is BV53 FGG safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV53 FGG shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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