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BV53 YRO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

131,252 mi
Last recorded131,252 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YRO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2015 131,252 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 11 Jun 2015 131,230 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 126,525 miles

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Jun 2014

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jun 2013 121,253 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2013 121,253 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 116,674 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2011 111,086 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 104,949 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 100,230 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 96,236 miles

handbrake travel high

Pass 24 Jul 2007 89,832 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 74,203 miles

the hand brake needs some adjustment

Fail 18 Jul 2006 74,203 miles

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.

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 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?

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