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BV53 WTL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

122,596 mi
Last recorded122,596 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WTL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2024 122,596 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 113,411 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2022 102,850 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2022 102,850 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 99,052 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jan 2020 89,882 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 80,489 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2018 80,489 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 75,940 miles

front, centre and rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Sep 2016 71,831 miles

SLIGHT CORROSION ON N/S/F + O/S/R BRAKE PIPES

Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,177 miles

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

all tyres perrished

Pass 12 Aug 2014 63,369 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 59,836 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012 55,035 miles

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

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

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

front discs have slight build up of corrosion on inside face

Pass 17 Aug 2011 48,814 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 37,176 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 27,327 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 19,178 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 14,321 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 10,114 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 WTL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WTL, 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 WTL registered?

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

Is BV53 WTL safe to buy?

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