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BV53 MBO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

56,558 mi
Last recorded56,558 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 56,558 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2020 56,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive oil sump area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 16 Sep 2019 54,041 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 49,498 miles

Front Coolant leak rear of engine block ()

Pass 29 Sep 2017 45,953 miles

slight water leak from core plug behind starter motor

Fail 29 Sep 2017 45,953 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight water leak from core plug behind starter motor

Pass 7 Jan 2016 41,753 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2016 41,751 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear O/S/R tyre has a nail in it

Pass 19 Dec 2014 36,797 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 32,908 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 32,908 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 24,583 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 21,773 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2011 21,786 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2010 19,154 miles

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

rear silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2009 16,227 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 12,647 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 10,413 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 8,047 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 MBO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 MBO, 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 MBO registered?

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

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The MOT history for BV53 MBO shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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