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BD53 FBL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

137,191 mi
Last recorded137,191 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FBL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 137,191 miles

Nearside Front Tyre perished on sidewalls.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Dec 2016 137,153 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Slight (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Tyre perished on sidewalls.

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' Stone chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 126,587 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 126,587 miles

Centre Rear Fuel pipe leaking from above tank (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear comp both pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2014 118,541 miles

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

Fail 10 Nov 2014 118,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 110,329 miles

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 8 Nov 2013 110,052 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

rear exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 16 Nov 2012 92,555 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded on inner surfaces

RBT Parking brake efficiency 16%. Your vehicle has only just met the required park brake efficiency. It would appear that the parking brake requires adjustment or repair.

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded and outer skin loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Nov 2012 92,555 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc's slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Nearside wiper blade split

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear exhaust box slightly corroded and outer skin loose

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Nov 2011 78,237 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Front tyres a different size to rears

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 78,237 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front brake disc's slightly corroded on inner surfaces

Front tyres a different size to rears

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

Nearside front brake binding slightly

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

Pass 5 Nov 2010 70,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 5 Nov 2010 70,464 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 63,822 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 63,822 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 59,323 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 49,693 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 36,502 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 36,502 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 FBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 FBL, 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 FBL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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