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BV53 NNT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

60,943 mi
Last recorded60,943 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 NNT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 60,943 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 28 Aug 2012 60,943 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 3 Sep 2011 53,945 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 47,480 miles

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

front number plate laminate split but can be read

Fail 4 Sep 2010 47,480 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,579 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2009 40,571 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 34,415 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2008 34,415 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2007 28,492 miles

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

Fail 8 Sep 2007 28,492 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2006 23,620 miles

rear exhaust box outer casing corroded but not blowing.

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 NNT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 NNT, 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 NNT registered?

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

Is BV53 NNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 NNT shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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