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Nearside Rear light cluster cracked
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear bumper damaged
Rear tailgate damaged
Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear light cluster cracked
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear bumper damaged
Rear tailgate damaged
Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear nsr light cluster cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear bumper damaged
Rear tailgate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front All position lamps light intensity obviously reduced both sides (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen both sides (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear nsr light cluster cracked
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear bumper damaged
Rear tailgate damaged
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear lamp lens cracked
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front headlamp is loose but not insecure
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear light lens is damaged
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front headlamp is loose but not insecure
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp cracked
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust tail pipe damaged
rear end damaged
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center join (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear lamp cracked
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
exhaust tail pipe damaged
rear end damaged
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
damage to rear bumper and boot lid
Nearside Front Body panel insecure bumper (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
damage to rear bumper and boot lid
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Engine management light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear exhaust box missing mount
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
items removed from drivers view prior to test
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components
items removed from drivers view prior to test
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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BV53 LYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 LYT, 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 LYT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 October 2003.
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