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BV53 FHF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

193,769 mi
Last recorded193,769 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 193,769 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front undertray fitted,unable to fully inspect testable items

Fail 29 Feb 2020 193,649 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

front undertray fitted,unable to fully inspect testable items

Pass 23 Feb 2019 184,893 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 176,237 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box hanger broken

Pass 4 Feb 2017 166,534 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 156,757 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 15 Jan 2016 156,757 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 154,386 miles

Coolant level warning light on

Exhaust system corroded

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S and O/S Headlamp beam images poor

N/S/R and O/S/R Tyres cracked

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

O/S Mirror housing missing

O/S/R Light unit damaged -- NOT showing white light

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

Slight play in steering

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 150,523 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust box is in poor condition

Pass 6 Jun 2012 134,374 miles

Oil leak

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 May 2011 107,325 miles

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

offside mirror cover missing

Fail 27 May 2011 107,325 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

offside mirror cover missing

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jun 2010 83,003 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Sill Covers Fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2010 83,003 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2009 67,830 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2007 54,833 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 43,941 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BV53 FHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FHF, 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 FHF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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