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BV53 FLH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

96,408 mi
Last recorded96,408 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 96,408 miles

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

Offside front headlamp slightly insecure.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to grease applied.

Fail 19 Oct 2016 96,407 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front suspension coil springs corroded.

Exhaust system corroded.

Nearside rear suspension coil spring corroded.

Offside front headlamp slightly insecure.

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Pass 20 Oct 2015 89,687 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear low on tread and crack on outer sidewalls.

Exhaust corroded.

Rear brake pads look to be wearing low.

Pass 21 Oct 2014 82,772 miles

Both rear springs corroded.

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Fail 20 Oct 2014 82,772 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Both rear springs corroded.

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod.

Pass 11 Oct 2013 78,819 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 71,131 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 63,448 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 56,934 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2009 48,374 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low

Pass 24 Oct 2008 41,483 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 1 Nov 2006 27,951 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 FLH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 FLH, 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 FLH registered?

BV53 FLH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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