MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,993 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens opaque and adjuster seized (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Lens opaque (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
front discs corroded on inner face
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
both front tyres bald on edges
engine light on
front discs corroded on inner face
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine management light on
front discs corroded on inner face
offside front seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
engine management light on
front discs corroded on inner face
offside front seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside front seat belt retracting mechanism weak
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
offside front seat belt retracting mechanism weak
drivers seatbelt not retracting properly
exhaust is a bit corroded
n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded by flexy hose but ok till next mot
n/s/f anti roll bar link top mount has 2 nuts fitted
o/s/f brake pipe is corroded and will fail next mot
please note the car only just passed emissions after many attempts
rear brake pads are getting low check in 1500mls
recomend new front tyres soon worn on edges
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
drivers seatbelt not retracting properly
exhaust is a bit corroded
n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded by flexy hose but ok till next mot
n/s/f anti roll bar link top mount has 2 nuts fitted
o/s/f brake pipe is corroded and will fail next mot
please note the car only just passed emissions after many attempts
rear brake pads are getting low check in 1500mls
recomend new front tyres soon worn on edges
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
drivers seatbelt not retracting properly
exhaust is a bit corroded
n/s front to rear brake pipe corroded by flexy hose but ok till next mot
n/s/f anti roll bar link top mount has 2 nuts fitted
o/s/f brake pipe is corroded and will fail next mot
rear brake pads are getting low check in 1500mls
recomend new front tyres soon worn on edges
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BD53 DTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 DTZ, 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 DTZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2003.
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