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BD53 FUH

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

102,502 mi
Last recorded102,502 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 FUH
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 102,502 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Dec 2016 94,797 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 94,776 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jan 2016 90,533 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 90,192 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Tow ball removed

Fail 10 Nov 2015 90,176 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main line pipe to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded To flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Main line pipe to flexible brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Spare tyre flat

Tow ball removed

Pass 29 Oct 2014 84,273 miles

corrosion various brake pipes

Pass 10 Oct 2013 77,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2012 69,955 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal brake pipe to NSF wheel slightly corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar electrics showing malfunction on stop lamp and sidelight circuits

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 30 Oct 2012 69,955 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Metal brake pipe to NSF wheel slightly corroded

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Towbar electrics showing malfunction on stop lamp and sidelight circuits

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 27 Oct 2011 61,777 miles

n/s/f brake pipe is heavily corroded and in poor condition

Fail 26 Oct 2011 61,762 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f brake pipe is heavily corroded and in poor condition

Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,265 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 44,890 miles

Rear silencer in poor condition.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 37,742 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 30,348 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 30,348 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 22,605 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 FUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 FUH, 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 FUH registered?

BD53 FUH is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 October 2003.

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