CarVerify

Free Car Check

BV53 GVA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,087 mi
Last recorded97,087 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Vauxhall
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £12.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2015 97,087 miles

Exhaust flexi.in poor condition.

Nail in n/s.rear tyre.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 97,087 miles

Exhaust flexi.in poor condition.

Nail in n/s.rear tyre.

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 92,332 miles

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

Front exhaust flex.deterioated.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 15 Sep 2014 92,332 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Front exhaust flex.deterioated.

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 73,920 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 14 May 2012 61,059 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2011 54,146 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 47,498 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 40,993 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 33,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 33,350 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2007 26,410 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 20,984 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

BV53 GVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GVA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BV53 GVA?

You can check the full history of BV53 GVA by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BV53 GVA registered?

BV53 GVA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BV53 GVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 GVA shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BV53 GVA have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on BV53 GVA. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.