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BV53 NWE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

132,526 mi
Last recorded132,526 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 2 Jun 2017 132,526 miles

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)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 114,709 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 May 2015 112,508 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2014 108,659 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2014 108,659 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 105,370 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2012 103,800 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2011 102,034 miles

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)

Pass 18 Dec 2009 101,032 miles

power steering rack has fluid around trackrod arm boots

Fail 17 Dec 2009 101,032 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 99,325 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 94,382 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 72,554 miles

slight dampness around nearside steering gaitor

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 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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BV53 NWE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 October 2003.

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