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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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))
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))
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
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
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)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit ALL (4.1.E.1)
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.
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
rear exhaust box corroded
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Centre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
advise rear exhaust box deteriorating but not blowing
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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