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BD53 OHX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

153,514 mi
Last recorded153,514 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 OHX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 153,514 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/ front section area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 153,495 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold/ front section area (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 148,396 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 148,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 142,428 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn and perished on the inner edge.

Offside Front tyre perished on the side walls

Pass 27 Oct 2014 137,895 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 137,870 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 133,891 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Sep 2013 133,879 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 69,428 miles

offside rear tyre beginning to crack between the lines of tread.

Pass 5 Aug 2011 60,853 miles

O/s/r tyre detteriating.

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

Fail 1 Aug 2011 60,768 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

O/s/r tyre detteriating.

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 52,822 miles

O/s/r tyre detteriating.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 52,638 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

O/s/r tyre showing signs of detteriation.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2010 49,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,415 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 34,785 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 34,785 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 28,125 miles

advise chip in zone A of windscreen

advise n/s/f bumper corner slightly insecure

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 OHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OHX, 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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BD53 OHX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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