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BD53 NZC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,694 mi
Last recorded132,694 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NZC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 132,694 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2018 131,094 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 122,180 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 111,976 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2016 111,976 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 104,616 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 98,804 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 92,749 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 86,239 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 77,207 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2010 67,698 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 58,266 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 48,508 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 48,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 45,755 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 45,755 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2006 40,662 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 40,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

ENGINE OIL LEVEL BELOW MINIMUM.

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 NZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NZC, 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 NZC registered?

BD53 NZC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 October 2003.

Is BD53 NZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 NZC shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD53 NZC have outstanding finance?

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