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BV53 NPZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

76,079 mi
Last recorded76,079 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 76,079 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 71,610 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2016 71,610 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 63,113 miles

Both rear tyres low tread and uneven wear

Pass 21 Aug 2013 53,656 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 49,176 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc showing corrosion into brake surface and scouring on inner surface

Fail 21 Aug 2012 49,168 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake disc showing corrosion into brake surface and scouring on inner surface

Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,200 miles

FRONT DISCS WORN AND CORRODED

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2010 43,520 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 43,520 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 40,646 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,310 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 36,310 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 29,989 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 22,507 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 NPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 NPZ, 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 NPZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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