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BV53 YOA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

184,478 mi
Last recorded184,478 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YOA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2019 184,478 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides bluard (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened link road (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2018 178,887 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

presenter adviced

Fail 16 Jun 2018 178,887 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

presenter adviced

Pass 19 Jun 2017 174,416 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides bluard (1.7.5a)

hahd brake low perfomance

Pass 5 Jul 2016 171,320 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 165,461 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 160,703 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 155,847 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 150,422 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust emissions failed first test

outer skin of rear exhaust box slightly rusty

wipers not always parking in correct position

Pass 16 Aug 2011 135,108 miles

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

Fail 27 Aug 2010 121,744 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Aug 2010 121,744 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge of tread

Fail 18 Aug 2009 102,771 miles

Low park brake reading from n/s/r.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 102,771 miles

Low park brake reading from n/s/r.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 90,916 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 80,183 miles

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

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outter sidewall

unable to fully check o/s/r seat belt [baby seat in place]

Fail 3 Sep 2007 80,183 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight damage to n/s/f tyre outter sidewall

unable to fully check o/s/r seat belt [baby seat in place]

Pass 1 Sep 2006 66,497 miles

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

ringing noise comming from engine/turbo

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 YOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 YOA, 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 YOA registered?

BV53 YOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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