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BV53 SZL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

75,910 mi
Last recorded75,910 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 SZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 75,910 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 70,809 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2018 70,809 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 67,852 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2016 64,497 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 62,346 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 62,346 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 59,622 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2014 59,622 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 56,148 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 53,267 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 23 Sep 2011 50,182 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

off-side front tyre worn on outside edge possible missalignment problem

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,746 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 43,831 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 43,831 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 41,020 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 41,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,687 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 29,585 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2006 29,585 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 SZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 SZL, 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 SZL registered?

BV53 SZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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