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BV53 LZD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

32,011 mi
Last recorded32,011 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 32,011 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 32,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 30,341 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 26,956 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 26,640 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 26,059 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 25,165 miles

Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened Both front drop links have slight play (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Light misting of oil around engine

Pass 16 Feb 2018 23,953 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 22,854 miles

both rear tyres slightly perished in tread

Pass 11 Feb 2016 21,654 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 20,292 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 18,988 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 17,934 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 16,991 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 15,981 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 14,856 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 12,578 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 10,911 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 8,182 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 8,034 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2006 7,771 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 LZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LZD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV53 LZD registered?

BV53 LZD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2003.

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The MOT history for BV53 LZD shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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