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BV53 HZH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

148,198 mi
Last recorded148,198 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 HZH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2023 148,198 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2023 148,189 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame strengthening plate or fastening insecure (6.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2022 144,131 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2021 141,936 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear handbrake travel slightly high may require adjustment

Fail 12 Aug 2021 141,933 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Rear handbrake travel slightly high may require adjustment

Pass 13 Aug 2020 138,214 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 134,870 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 128,922 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2017 124,729 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 116,118 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,767 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres have inner edge wear

Pass 11 Aug 2014 99,113 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Aug 2014 99,110 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 89,828 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 79,884 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2012 79,879 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 74,990 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,082 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,250 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise front underbody cover fitted not allowing full inspection.

advise offside and nearside rear shockabsorber casings starting to corrode.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 17 Aug 2009 57,250 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

advise front underbody cover fitted not allowing full inspection.

advise offside and nearside rear shockabsorber casings starting to corrode.

advise sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 20 Aug 2008 48,568 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 48,565 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 41,725 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 41,720 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 34,270 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 34,266 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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 HZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HZH, 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 HZH registered?

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

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