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BV53 GWF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

293,808 mi
Last recorded293,808 miles
Recorded on31 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 GWF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 May 2019 293,808 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight diesel leak

Wings arches badly corroded

Fail 31 May 2019 293,808 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Slight diesel leak

Wings arches badly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2017 268,136 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

engine mountings deteriorated

Fail 6 Dec 2017 268,136 miles

Front Bumper insecure ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Oil leak ()

engine mountings deteriorated

Pass 2 Dec 2016 249,902 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment Both (2.5.A.1c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 230,159 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 230,159 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 217,084 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2013 204,426 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Nov 2013 204,426 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 194,778 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 194,778 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 166,232 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2011 166,232 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 May 2010 136,364 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 102,834 miles

Brake compensator valve stiff

Exhaust back box corroded

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and starting to crack and perish

Fail 27 May 2009 102,834 miles

Brake compensator valve stiff

Exhaust back box corroded

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

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

Offside rear tyre worn unevenly and starting to crack and perish

Pass 29 May 2008 71,035 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

Fail 29 May 2008 71,035 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 40,591 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 40,591 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 GWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GWF, 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 GWF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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