MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,388 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Brake pipe excessively corroded BOTH FRONT TO REAR PIPES (1.1.11 (c))
Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides worn/badly corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate inscription illegible badly deteriorated (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated noisey (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure broken (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
Lower sill covers fitted/not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted both sides/inner rims (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Rear both sides/brake discs corroded
exhaust system fouling bodywork and tow bar
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
Front Bumper insecure ()
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (7.1.2)
Offside Front bumper insurce
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 SXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 SXX, 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 SXX registered?
BV53 SXX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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