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BV53 SYR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

122,214 mi
Last recorded122,214 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 SYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 122,214 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 122,214 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2020 121,883 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2020 121,883 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 121,256 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 121,256 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 119,244 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 115,228 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 115,220 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 110,769 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 105,824 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 100,965 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 96,049 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,032 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 84,825 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 79,835 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 74,723 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 69,873 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 69,873 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 64,643 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 60,187 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Fail 23 Nov 2006 60,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

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 SYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SYR, 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 SYR registered?

BV53 SYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is BV53 SYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 SYR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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