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BV53 SXY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

104,698 mi
Last recorded104,698 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 SXY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 104,698 miles

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 20 Feb 2017 104,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management light on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 19 Feb 2016 101,277 miles

Eng/man light on

F/brake discs rusty

Fail 19 Feb 2016 101,277 miles

Eng/man light on

F/brake discs rusty

Headlamp aim too high Both (1.8)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 97,349 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eng/man light on

Fail 5 Feb 2015 97,337 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eng/man light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 93,110 miles

engine light on

items on mirror

o/s/f tyre wearing on the inner edge

wiper blade just starting to split

Pass 3 Feb 2013 87,366 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2013 87,366 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 77,509 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 74,315 miles

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

front disc slightly worn.

rear body has slight damage.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 67,166 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 27 Jan 2010 63,729 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 56,719 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 49,858 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 46,741 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 39,916 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 SXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SXY, 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 SXY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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