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BV53 TZH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

89,517 mi
Last recorded89,517 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2015 89,517 miles

Front wipers split but clear screen

Offside Rear tyre slight bulging

Fail 24 Aug 2015 89,517 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front wipers split but clear screen

Offside Rear tyre slight bulging

Pass 14 Aug 2014 76,948 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 13 Aug 2014 76,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 67,234 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 67,234 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Indicator switch missing (1.4.A.1)

Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2012 59,118 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 59,118 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 51,111 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 51,111 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 46,565 miles

1.oil low.2.muddy.3.exhaust rear silencer corroded.4.o/s/f tyre close to limit.5.n/s/f anti roll bar link slightly worn

Fail 24 Aug 2010 46,565 miles

1.oil low.2.muddy.3.exhaust rear silencer corroded.4.o/s/f tyre close to limit.5.n/s/f anti roll bar link slightly worn

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 42,129 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

muddy underneath

Fail 28 Aug 2009 42,085 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

muddy underneath

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,145 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres wearing lumpy

rear no plate delaminating

Pass 19 Jul 2007 26,661 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 21,060 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 TZH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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

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