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BV53 YNH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,798 mi
Last recorded135,798 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YNH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2016 135,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 16 Apr 2016 135,798 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 8 May 2015 129,559 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 May 2014 125,902 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 124,901 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 114,548 miles

rear exhaust rubbers deterating

Fail 16 Feb 2012 114,546 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust rubbers deterating

Pass 5 Feb 2010 110,486 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 99,828 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 98,627 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 91,466 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 91,461 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 YNH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNH, 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 YNH registered?

BV53 YNH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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