MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,464 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
movement in n/s/f strut top mount when jacked
n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
outer sill covers fitted to vehicle
park brake has to be applied with very large force at lever to meet minimum efficiency criteria
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
movement in n/s/f strut top mount when jacked
n/s/r tyre wearing inner edge
outer sill covers fitted to vehicle
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
both headlamps misting
Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired return spring on compensator valve not working correctly (1.1.17 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipes at brake compensator severe corrosion - marked yellow - (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture both rear across axle metal brake pipes severe corrosion - marked yellow - (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy wear inner edge of tyre (5.2.3 (e))
both headlamps misting
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside 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)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Plastic covers fitted to outer sills not allowing full inspection
Front brake anti rattle springs are fitted incorectly
**** FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN / LIPPED ****
**** LEGAL MIN TYRE TREAD DEPTH LIMIT = 1.6MM ****
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)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
**** LEGAL MIN TYRE TREAD DEPTH LIMIT = 1.6MM ****
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear tyres stepped
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 GVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GVE, 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 GVE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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