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BV53 LYO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

59,620 mi
Last recorded59,620 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 59,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Top Mount Minor Play

Fail 17 Oct 2018 59,616 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Front Top Mount Minor Play

Pass 22 Sep 2017 54,061 miles

Both headlamp lenses fogging

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear centre seat belt not available for test / behind seat cover

Service light on

Pass 22 Sep 2016 53,076 miles

Rear centre seat belt not available for test / behind sweat cover

Pass 17 Sep 2015 51,744 miles

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

nsf tyre closed to the legal limit

osf tyre closed to the legal limit

Fail 16 Sep 2015 51,742 miles

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

EML on

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

nsf tyre closed to the legal limit

osf tyre closed to the legal limit

Pass 19 Sep 2014 47,210 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 39,467 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 32,397 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 29,689 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,161 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 21,965 miles

Advise n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

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

Pass 18 Aug 2008 18,772 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 15,037 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 11,818 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 LYO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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

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