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BD53 ERX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

91,323 mi
Last recorded91,323 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 ERX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,323 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 78,965 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 69,335 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 69,335 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 58,481 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 58,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 51,857 miles

o/s n/s rear jacking points damaged piastic cover sills fitted

Fail 5 Sep 2011 51,655 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s n/s rear jacking points damaged piastic cover sills fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2010 45,477 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 45,439 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,117 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2008 36,805 miles

offside rear tyre perishing between treads

Fail 8 Aug 2008 36,805 miles

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

offside rear tyre perishing between treads

Pass 9 Aug 2007 30,398 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 30,396 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 26,595 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 ERX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 ERX, 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 ERX registered?

BD53 ERX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 27 October 2003.

Is BD53 ERX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 ERX shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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