MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
149,126 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush link arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (1.2.1f)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint link arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp earth fault (1.2.1f)
Nearside Rear heat shield insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear shock absorber covers corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear wioer blade torn
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
rear wioer blade torn
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brakes req checking (noisey) but passed brake test and can not see a fault.
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
rear brakes req checking (noisey) but passed brake test and can not see a fault.
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BV53 WZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 WZJ, 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 WZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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