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BV53 NPF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

110,109 mi
Last recorded110,109 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2018 110,109 miles

both beam patterns weak

Fail 16 Jan 2018 110,107 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both beam patterns weak

Pass 19 Jan 2017 105,150 miles

both front tyres 2mm

near side front brake pipe corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2017 105,150 miles

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

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

both front tyres 2mm

near side front brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 100,928 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH 1.6-2MM + UNEVEN WEAR (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front wiper blade has split ends

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2MM (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Dec 2014 94,161 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

corrossion on rear exhaust silencer

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 24 Dec 2014 94,161 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

corrossion on rear exhaust silencer

nearside front tyre wearing on outter edge of tread

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 17 Oct 2013 87,126 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre scuffed on outter side wall

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 17 Oct 2013 87,111 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre scuffed on outter side wall

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 16 Oct 2012 82,487 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 76,430 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 76,430 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 62,153 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 59,347 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 53,508 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 53,508 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 47,389 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 38,700 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2007 38,700 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,100 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
Full Vauxhall Astra reliability report

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BV53 NPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 NPF, 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 NPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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