MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,252 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
both front tyres worn on inner edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres worn on inner edges
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs worn
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
handbrake travel high
the hand brake needs some adjustment
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
the hand brake needs some adjustment
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 YRO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 YRO, 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 YRO registered?
BV53 YRO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 October 2003.
Is BV53 YRO safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV53 YRO shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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