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BV53 FLB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

148,342 mi
Last recorded148,342 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 FLB
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 148,342 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault on dash (1.6 (b))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 142,673 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Apr 2019 142,669 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) track rodend (2.3 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2018 135,499 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2018 135,497 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2017 128,261 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 May 2016 120,568 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2015 109,762 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 98,127 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2013 87,973 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2013 87,973 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 79,738 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2012 79,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2011 74,055 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2011 74,055 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 66,291 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 55,794 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 55,792 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 50,328 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2007 50,328 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 41,401 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 FLB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FLB, 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 FLB registered?

BV53 FLB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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