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BV53 NXU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,737 mi
Last recorded127,737 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 NXU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2013 127,737 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

FRNT BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY CORRODED ON THE INSIDE

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL - 215/45R17 EXTRA LOAD

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SERVICE WARNING LAMP ON

Fail 22 Jul 2013 127,737 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR COVER MISSING

FRNT BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY CORRODED ON THE INSIDE

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

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE HAS A CUT IN THE OUTER SIDEWALL - 215/45R17 EXTRA LOAD

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

SERVICE WARNING LAMP ON

Pass 29 May 2012 124,049 miles

front brake discs showing signs of wear

rear exhaust box showing signs of wear

Pass 27 May 2011 116,164 miles

All disks worn

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

Fail 18 May 2011 116,135 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

All disks worn

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 112,663 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 1 Dec 2009 112,641 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2008 100,760 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 89,371 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 80,692 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 NXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

BV53 NXU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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