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BV53 FWF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

123,431 mi
Last recorded123,431 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2017 123,431 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2017 123,429 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front link pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

middle and rear exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2016 113,877 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 113,877 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 102,870 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from wheel cylinder to brake flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 96,250 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2013 87,751 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 13 Oct 2012 78,948 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 68,838 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 68,838 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 57,788 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2010 57,788 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 45,880 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 45,880 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 35,328 miles

nearside rear tyre punctured and cracked between tread.

Pass 18 Oct 2007 23,366 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,522 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 9,234 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

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 FWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FWF, 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 FWF registered?

BV53 FWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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