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BV53 GVG

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

84,364 mi
Last recorded84,364 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 84,364 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2017 79,473 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak poss drive shaft oil seal

Fail 7 Jul 2017 79,471 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases stap off (7.1.2)

Central section off exhaust poor condition

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

oil leak poss drive shaft oil seal

Pass 22 Jul 2016 74,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

rear exhaust box rusty

rear steel brake pipes rusty

Pass 8 Jul 2015 67,890 miles

center exaust box rusty

front brake discs rusty inner edge

Pass 22 Jul 2014 62,128 miles

front brake discs rusty

Fail 22 Jul 2014 62,128 miles

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

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 25 Sep 2012 51,698 miles

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

a lot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

nearside and offside front top suspention strut mounts slight movement

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer section

various steel brake pipes at rear outer coating peeling

Fail 25 Sep 2012 51,698 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL LOW

a lot of movement at hand-brake lever before brake application

nearside and offside front top suspention strut mounts slight movement

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on outer section

various steel brake pipes at rear outer coating peeling

Pass 4 Oct 2011 43,810 miles

nearside and offside front top suspention strut mounts slight movement

rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 4 Oct 2011 43,810 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front top suspention strut mounts slight movement

rear exhaust silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 28 Sep 2010 34,269 miles

. front brakes squeek /dust on pads

.. offside rear slight brake bind slight squeek when wheel is rotated

.. rear silencer outer skin peeling

Fail 28 Sep 2010 34,269 miles

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

. front brakes squeek /dust on pads

.. offside rear slight brake bind slight squeek when wheel is rotated

.. rear silencer outer skin peeling

Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,727 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 29,726 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 25,599 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,721 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 20,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 15,076 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 GVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GVG, 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 GVG registered?

BV53 GVG is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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