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BV53 FGP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,645 mi
Last recorded173,645 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 FGP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 173,645 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

General surface corrosion chassis front and rear and sills outer trims fitted some areas been painted

Nearside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rear corrosion , other pipes been coated (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear 2.5mm and sidewall perishing

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective system corroded/deterioration (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2025 172,095 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes been greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre 2.5mm has nail and surface cracking

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre 2.5mm

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

sills signs of corrosion outer trims fitted advise remove to check

Pass 24 May 2024 170,419 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside front and rear pipes corrosion/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and has nail in (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wear 2.5mm

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box deteriorating /corroded heavily (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

windscreen stone chip

Pass 13 May 2023 168,172 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and rears (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded and rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust corroded/deteriorated mount missing

Pass 14 May 2022 165,942 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play advise replace (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust corroded/deterioration minor leak

Pass 29 May 2021 163,557 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 20 May 2020 162,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and heavily corroded at flange and throughout (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 May 2020 162,524 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective and heavily corroded at flange and throughout (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2019 160,862 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured nearside and offside (4.4.3 (a))

Front slight front brake imbalance

Nearside Rear Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust flange heavily corroded , and one bracket missing on tailbox

Pass 2 Jun 2018 158,490 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight (8.2.2.2 (c))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust deteriorating poor bracket missing

silght oil seep/staining engine advise clean and repair

Pass 10 Jun 2017 153,644 miles

Exhaust tailbox one hanger missing and joint to centre pipe heavily corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 146,945 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2016 146,945 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2015 136,044 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust deteriorating bracket missing.

Pass 9 Jul 2014 122,079 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 118,260 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 118,259 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 115,199 miles

Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise rear exhaust box deteriorating but not blowing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 114,181 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 109,403 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 107,600 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2009 107,600 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 106,144 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2007 101,601 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Jun 2007 101,601 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 FGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 FGP, 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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BV53 FGP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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