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BV53 YZJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,000 mi
Last recorded112,000 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 YZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 112,000 miles

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

Fail 23 Aug 2010 112,000 miles

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

Fail 31 Aug 2009 107,968 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2009 107,968 miles

corrosion on main brake pipes

n/s/r tyre 1.6mm just legal

operation of wipers

rear brakes fluctuating

Fail 11 Dec 2008 105,947 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2008 105,947 miles

chip in windscreen

iol leak on engine

uneven wear on front tyres o/s just legal

wear on front brake discs

Pass 12 Jun 2008 93,613 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 87,244 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 68,593 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 67,184 miles

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.

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 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.

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