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BD53 FVU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2015
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

70,075 mi
Last recorded70,075 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 70,075 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 70,075 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 62,432 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Fail 28 May 2013 62,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

rear exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 May 2012 55,686 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 49,392 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 49,392 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside rear tyre nailed

Pass 28 May 2010 39,508 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 39,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside door mirror casing missing

Pass 27 May 2009 29,023 miles

Both rear tyre tyre walls and treads cracked

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm and tyre tread/wall cracked

Fail 27 May 2009 29,023 miles

Both rear tyre tyre walls and treads cracked

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre worn to 3mm and tyre tread/wall cracked

Pass 29 May 2008 24,006 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 24,006 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2006 15,336 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 15,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 FVU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 FVU, 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 FVU registered?

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

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