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BD53 ARX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ARX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2023

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

eml light on

offside front tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 25 Jul 2022 66,470 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2021 60,075 miles

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount bushes has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2021 60,074 miles

Emissions not tested engine smoking and co levels higher than 4% max permitted 0.20% (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front top mount bushes has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust has slight blue/grey smoke.

Pass 23 Jul 2020 52,797 miles

damage to rear number plate

eml light on

Fail 23 Jul 2020 52,797 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

damage to rear number plate

eml light on

Pass 23 Jul 2019 46,887 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 38,500 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 38,500 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2017 30,044 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Pass 5 May 2016 29,340 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 28,339 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2014 27,373 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 27,373 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 26,056 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 26,056 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 25,306 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 22,887 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2010 21,812 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 20,224 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 18,438 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 15,658 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2006 15,658 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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BD53 ARX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BD53 ARX, 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 BD53 ARX registered?

BD53 ARX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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