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BV53 WZJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,126 mi
Last recorded149,126 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 WZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 149,126 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 142,450 miles

Nearside Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Oct 2015 142,431 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2014 136,547 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 136,547 miles

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)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 129,461 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 123,945 miles

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)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 117,975 miles

rear shock absorber covers corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2010 112,046 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 104,433 miles

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

rear wioer blade torn

Fail 24 Sep 2009 104,432 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2008 97,960 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 97,935 miles

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)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,086 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 84,360 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brakes req checking (noisey) but passed brake test and can not see a fault.

Fail 5 Oct 2006 84,360 miles

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.

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 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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