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BD53 DTZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

108,993 mi
Last recorded108,993 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 108,993 miles

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))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 108,993 miles

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))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 103,983 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2018 103,973 miles

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)

Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,784 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

front discs corroded on inner face

Fail 10 Jan 2017 101,782 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,479 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2016 92,479 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2015 83,665 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2015 83,665 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2014 74,190 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2014 74,190 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 74,190 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 65,394 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Jan 2013 65,393 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 59,749 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,485 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 51,300 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 51,300 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 47,258 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 42,329 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2006 30,743 miles

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?

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 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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