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BV53 YPF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

136,761 mi
Last recorded136,761 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 136,761 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 123,548 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 113,250 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 103,793 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 94,023 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 84,947 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 66,712 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 66,712 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 YPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YPF, 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 YPF registered?

BV53 YPF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is BV53 YPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV53 YPF shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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