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BV53 TZA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,116 mi
Last recorded147,116 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 TZA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2014 147,116 miles

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

Offside front fog light not working

Fail 15 Aug 2013 134,501 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 134,501 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 117,749 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 117,746 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2011 97,755 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 77,746 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2010 77,321 miles

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 59,965 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2008 53,542 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 46,549 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 33,774 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 TZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TZA, 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 TZA registered?

BV53 TZA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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