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BD53 CZL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

185,761 mi
Last recorded185,761 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2018 185,761 miles

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

Fail 7 Jun 2018 185,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (5.2.3 (f))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 180,064 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 180,064 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 195/60/15 (4.1.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 7 May 2016 170,101 miles

Child seat fitted

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 May 2015 165,230 miles

Nearside rear parking brake effort low

Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2014 154,919 miles

indicators working intermitantly when first switched on

Fail 29 Mar 2014 154,919 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

indicators working intermitantly when first switched on

rear exhaust deterioated

Pass 25 Apr 2013 139,525 miles

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre worn low & worn heavy on edges -close to excess-

Rear exhaust system corroded & outer cover spliting

Fail 25 Apr 2013 139,516 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brake pedal rubber worn smooth on edges

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear tyre worn low & worn heavy on edges -close to excess-

Offside rear tyre worn heavy on 'inner' edges

Rear exhaust system corroded & outer cover spliting

Pass 28 Apr 2012 124,777 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 124,777 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 110,287 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 110,287 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 94,690 miles

nearside front tyre has a very slight bulge on inner side wall

nearside front tyre wearing on both edges

Pass 15 Apr 2009 78,373 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 78,373 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 23 Apr 2008 54,929 miles

chip on windsceen

Pass 26 Apr 2007 28,341 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 CZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 BD53 CZL, 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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BD53 CZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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