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BV53 YSN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

132,904 mi
Last recorded132,904 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YSN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2018 132,904 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jan 2018 132,904 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 120,076 miles

both front indicators slightly discoloured

both front tyres close to legal limit

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly worn pitted or scored

front brake pads wearing thin

offside front brake flexy ferrule slightly corroded

offside front brake has slight bind

offside front top shocker mount has slight play

rear brakes fluctuating slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2016 114,770 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine light on

rear brake pipes greased

Fail 29 Jan 2016 114,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

engine light on

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 30 Jan 2015 102,321 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 26 Jan 2015 102,232 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 94,444 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 94,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 87,354 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2013 97,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 80,839 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Jan 2011 76,571 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 71,723 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 65,929 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 61,424 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 55,735 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear brakes noisey

Pass 9 Jun 2006 45,725 miles

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 YSN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 YSN, 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 YSN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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