MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
185,761 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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))
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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 ()
Child seat fitted
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside rear parking brake effort low
Offside front tyre worn low on inner edge
indicators working intermitantly when first switched on
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
indicators working intermitantly when first switched on
rear exhaust deterioated
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
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
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
nearside front tyre has a very slight bulge on inner side wall
nearside front tyre wearing on both edges
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)
chip on windsceen
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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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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What year was BD53 CZL registered?
BD53 CZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 October 2003.
Is BD53 CZL safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD53 CZL shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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