MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both brake pipes between rear compensator and hoses slightly corroded
exhaust system heavily corroded with front pipe flexible section broken
mainline brake pipes slightly corroded in places
offside front brake hose centre ferrule corroded
rear wiper blade rubber split
spare tyre flat - possibly punctured
various oil leaks
vehicle only just met parking brake efficiency with 18%
Exhaust system not adequately supported back box hanging bracket broken (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm due to excessive inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to approx 2mm due to excessive inner edge wear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both brake pipes between rear compensator and hoses slightly corroded
exhaust system heavily corroded with front pipe flexible section broken
mainline brake pipes slightly corroded in places
offside front brake hose centre ferrule corroded
rear wiper blade rubber split
spare tyre flat - possibly punctured
various oil leaks
vehicle only just met parking brake efficiency with 18%
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
clutch/brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
rear bacck box blowing/corroded/hanger broken
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Front Steering box has a significant oil leak (2.2.D.2e)
Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
STEERING RACK GAITER COVERED IN DAMPNESS OF OIL
clutch/brake pedal anti slip rubber worn
rear bacck box blowing/corroded/hanger broken
exhaust 1 rear mount corroded and broken
exhaust corroded and loosening around front flexy pipe
oil leak
SLIGHT PLAY IN OS AND NS STEERING RACK ENDS, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, EXHAUST RUSTING
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
SLIGHT PLAY IN OS AND NS STEERING RACK ENDS, FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, EXHAUST RUSTING
OS FRONT SUSPENSION TOP SLIGHT LIFT, SLIGHT PLAY IN NS STEERING RACK END
SLIGHT WINDSCREEN DAMAGE, EXHAUST RUSTING
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
handbrake travel
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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 GWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 GWD, 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 GWD registered?
BV53 GWD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 November 2003.
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