MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,526 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Both wipers are slightly smeary.
Coolant leak
Exhaust center silencer is corroded,but not leaking.
Exhaust is very corroded at center to rear joint.
Exhaust rear silenced has hanger broken off,but still secure.
Exhaust rear silencer outer skin is corroded.
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
power steering rack has fluid around trackrod arm boots
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
n/s/r tyre bald on inner and outer edges
o/s/r tyre bald on inner edge
power steering rack has fluid around trackrod arm boots
slight dampness around nearside steering gaitor
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 NWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 NWE, 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 NWE registered?
BV53 NWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is BV53 NWE safe to buy?
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