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BD53 CZX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

66,272 mi
Last recorded66,272 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 CZX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 66,272 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Fail 9 May 2018 66,270 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 May 2017 90,978 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

N/S mirror damaged.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 11 May 2017 90,972 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords full circumference of tyre, at outer shoulder. (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides of car (3.6.B.2c)

N/S mirror damaged.

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear, at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 7 Oct 2015 49,647 miles

nsr tyre cracking

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 12 Nov 2014 46,905 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 16 Nov 2013 42,034 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 42,034 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 38,126 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 33,461 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

brakes noisey (squeal)

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

surface cracks to n/s/f, n/s/r & o/s/r tyres

Pass 13 Nov 2010 29,918 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 25,613 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2008 21,461 miles

Advise O/S/F Drop link dust cover starting to deteriorate

Rear number plate slightly deterated

N/S/F tyre worn very close to legal limit outter edge

Pass 17 Nov 2007 18,047 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 12,327 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 CZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CZX, 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 CZX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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