MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,478 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
presenter adviced
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
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides bluard (1.7.5a)
hahd brake low perfomance
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear exhaust corroded
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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
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
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)
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 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)
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]
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]
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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BV53 YOA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 September 2003.
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