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BV53 NPU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

183,516 mi
Last recorded183,516 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 NPU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2015 183,516 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 176,914 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 164,903 miles

nsr tyre worn uneven inner edge

osf tyre worn inner edge

osr tyre worn uneven inner edge

Pass 7 Sep 2012 142,978 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 128,437 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 114,094 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 101,182 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2009 101,178 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 87,441 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 74,785 miles

rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2006 63,326 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front brake discs lipped

front number plate is discolouring

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming off

Pass 21 Aug 2006 63,326 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped

front number plate is discolouring

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

rear exhaust silencer outer skin coming off

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 NPU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,796cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 NPU, 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 NPU registered?

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

Is BV53 NPU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 NPU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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