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BV53 FNF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

141,996 mi
Last recorded141,996 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 FNF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2021 141,996 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 136,078 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 130,057 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 127,151 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

slight movement in both front upper suspension mounts

Pass 11 Sep 2017 125,068 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Spare tyre defective flat ()

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Sep 2017 125,068 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Spare tyre defective flat ()

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2016 119,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer slight blow & corroded (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 119,599 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported Rear silencer bracket broken (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer slight blow & corroded (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2015 104,910 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2014 91,220 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

off side inner tyre wall cracking

off side rear cracking

Fail 11 Sep 2014 91,047 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

off side inner tyre wall cracking

off side rear cracking

Pass 16 Sep 2013 83,108 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 77,129 miles

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 6 Sep 2012 77,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre perished and cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2011 61,602 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 21 Jun 2011 61,602 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2010 50,908 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 45,028 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 36,087 miles

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 15 Aug 2007 28,598 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 21,565 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 FNF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 FNF, 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 FNF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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