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BV53 TXH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

68,936 mi
Last recorded68,936 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TXH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2020 68,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill panels have covers on them

slight play in o/s/f top mount

Pass 11 Dec 2019 63,793 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2018 50,009 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 50,008 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 48,245 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 2 Oct 2017 48,242 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear lamp damaged

Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 45,852 miles

heavy engine oil leak

offside rear lamp unit damaged but not showing white light to the rear

Pass 8 Sep 2015 40,937 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 37,762 miles

Oil leak

gear box leak

Fail 9 Sep 2014 37,760 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Oil leak

gear box leak

nearside raer tyre perished

Pass 3 Sep 2013 35,974 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 34,230 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 32,288 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 29,824 miles

rear exhaust box has a hanger corroded away from box

Pass 11 Sep 2009 26,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,471 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 16,863 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 10,620 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 TXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 TXH, 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 TXH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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