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BV53 FPG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,612 mi
Last recorded106,612 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 FPG
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 106,612 miles

nearside rear steel brake pipe corroded

offside rear steel brake pipe corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,245 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 103,227 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 101,120 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,086 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 98,086 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,649 miles

Exhaust system middle pipe and silencer corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2014 94,649 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust system middle pipe and silencer corrosion

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2013 92,104 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 87,787 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 80,459 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,631 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 66,064 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 60,143 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 49,650 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 FPG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FPG, 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 FPG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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