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BD53 OAB

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

82,449 mi
Last recorded82,449 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2023 82,449 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 78,770 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2020 77,277 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2019 75,162 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2018 72,122 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 69,219 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 65,554 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2015 62,146 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 58,534 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 54,888 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 51,149 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 46,656 miles

brake pedal rubber a bit worn

front and rear brake pads appear worn

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 43,383 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 39,273 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 33,866 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 33,866 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 27,114 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 27,114 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2006 20,072 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 20,072 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

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 OAB is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD53 OAB shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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