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BD53 LFA

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,609 mi
Last recorded60,609 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LFA
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 60,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

shock absorbers weak

Fail 3 Oct 2017 60,609 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

shock absorbers weak

Pass 4 Oct 2016 55,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 49,267 miles

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

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

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

Temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Sep 2014 42,510 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 42,504 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 33,223 miles

advise rear silencer getting corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2012 29,257 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both front tyres wearing on outside edge

rear silencer showing signs of corrosion

Pass 17 Aug 2011 21,207 miles

nearside and offside outer sills covered with plastic trim

nearside and offside rear seats have child seats fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 21 Aug 2010 16,385 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 12,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Aug 2008 10,002 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 10,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2007 8,356 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 6,342 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 LFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LFA, 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 LFA registered?

BD53 LFA is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is BD53 LFA safe to buy?

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