MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
chips in screen
corrosion on brake pipes
front indicators fading
o/s/f tyre 1.6mm only just legal borderline
wear in steering rack n/s
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
chips in screen
corrosion on brake pipes
front indicators fading
o/s/f tyre 1.6mm only just legal borderline
wear in steering rack n/s
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
corrosion on main brake pipes
n/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal
operation of wipers
rear brakes fluctuating
corrosion on main brake pipes
n/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal
operation of wipers
rear brakes fluctuating
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
chip in windscreen
iol leak on engine
uneven wear on front tyres o/s just legal
wear on front brake discs
chip in windscreen
iol leak on engine
uneven wear on front tyres o/s just legal
wear on front brake discs
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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 YZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 YZJ, 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 YZJ registered?
BV53 YZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2003.
Is BV53 YZJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for BV53 YZJ shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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