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BV53 TXN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

114,710 mi
Last recorded114,710 miles
Recorded on4 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TXN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2017 114,710 miles

Car fitted with bucket seats and harness rear seat removed at time for test

Pass 10 May 2016 110,332 miles

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

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

rear seat belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Mar 2015 107,677 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all brake pipes from front to rear, heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

all rear seats and belts removed at time of test

n/s/f and o/s/f brake pipes heavily undersealed unable to fully inspect

Pass 21 Sep 2013 102,334 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 89,496 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 11 Sep 2012

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Sep 2011 79,517 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,517 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 66,659 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 58,163 miles

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 2 Sep 2008 49,245 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 40,840 miles

Cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Front tyres worn on edges

Fail 24 Aug 2007 40,840 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Cut in n/s/f tyre wall

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,509 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 25 Aug 2006 31,509 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 TXN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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

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