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BV53 HYU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,366 mi
Last recorded81,366 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HYU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2024 81,366 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 78,865 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Nov 2023 78,865 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2023 78,844 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 78,506 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2021 78,094 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Pass 17 Oct 2020 76,412 miles

Offside Inner Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 75,679 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near the front chassis leg, marked (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,684 miles

BOTH REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORRODED IN GENERAL.

O/S/F ANTI-ROLL BAR LOWER BALL-JOINT DUST COVER PERISHED.

O/S/F BRAKE PIPE CORRODED

PART WORN TYRE FITTED TO N/S/R

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BOTH TOP SHOCK MOUNTS.

Pass 27 Oct 2017 73,853 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2016 72,453 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 72,426 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear from flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Feb 2015 71,173 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 71,173 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 67,037 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 67,037 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 64,250 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 64,250 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 61,559 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 59,931 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2009 57,469 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 54,977 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 47,569 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 37,190 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 HYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HYU, 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 HYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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