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BV53 YSP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,838 mi
Last recorded114,838 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YSP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2014 114,838 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

brake discs rusty

nearside headlamp beam image poor

offside rear tyre perished and inner sidewall splitting

Pass 2 Dec 2013 113,457 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2013 113,457 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 110,182 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 103,300 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 95,419 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 95,412 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2009 82,310 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 70,951 miles

Small stone-chips in windscreen

Pass 5 Sep 2007 61,276 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 61,276 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 9 Aug 2006 49,910 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2006 49,910 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 YSP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YSP, 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 YSP registered?

BV53 YSP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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