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BD53 ATK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

70,074 mi
Last recorded70,074 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ATK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2015 70,074 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 70,074 miles

Centre Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,931 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2014 60,931 miles

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 53,264 miles

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

Fail 22 May 2013 53,264 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside front tyre wall cracking

offside front bumper coming away

Pass 19 Apr 2012 46,992 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 41,745 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 34,251 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 27,346 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 21,713 miles

O/S/F tyres has cut in inner sidewall but not deep enough to reach the cords

O/S/F,O/S/R & N/S/R tyres all starting to crack in between tread blocks

Pass 3 Jul 2007 15,200 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 9,007 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 ATK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BD53 ATK, 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 ATK registered?

BD53 ATK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is BD53 ATK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 ATK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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