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BV53 NMU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

105,532 mi
Last recorded105,532 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2013 105,532 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 105,532 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 96,978 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 96,972 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 25 May 2011 129,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2011 129,579 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2010 100,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 May 2010 100,969 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 100,781 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 100,781 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 95,286 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 95,285 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 80,651 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 65,103 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 NMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 NMU, 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 NMU registered?

BV53 NMU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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