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BV53 WUC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

46,746 mi
Last recorded46,746 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,746 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,184 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 44,969 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,303 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 41,300 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 37,595 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 30,304 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 30,304 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 25,495 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 20,818 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2009 20,784 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jul 2008 16,933 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 18 Jul 2007 14,244 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2006 12,102 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 WUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV53 WUC registered?

BV53 WUC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is BV53 WUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 WUC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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