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BD53 OKR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

190,625 mi
Last recorded190,625 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 OKR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 190,625 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlight beam patterns poor

Pass 1 Aug 2020 184,763 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

headlamp beam pattern poor

Pass 30 Mar 2019 175,691 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipes corroding (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamps poor beam pattern

offside outer cv boot damp

Pass 21 Apr 2018 169,354 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamps poor pattern and dull

oil leaks

Fail 14 Apr 2018 169,276 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both headlamps poor pattern and dull

oil leaks

Pass 15 Apr 2017 15,465 miles

coil springs rusty

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

engine oil leaks

head lamp covers poor

rear tyres close to limit

Fail 8 Apr 2017 159,450 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

coil springs rusty

corrosion on n/s/f brake pipe

engine oil leaks

head lamp covers poor

rear tyres close to limit

Pass 26 Apr 2016 149,335 miles

corrosion brake pipes

head lamp covers poor

o/s/rack boot damp

slight wear in front link arms

wipers splitting

Pass 25 Apr 2015 138,236 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all brake pipes some corrosion

rear coilsprings corroding

Pass 8 Apr 2014 130,599 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake pipes corroded.

exhaust poor.

front and rear springs corroded.

n/s/r tyre poor(cracks on inner side wall).

o/s/f cv boot poor.

slight play in o/s/f and n/s/f anti-roll bar links.

Pass 26 Apr 2013 123,473 miles

Both front anti roll bar links have slight play in a ball joint

Both front shock absorbing dampers have a slight fluid leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front wiper blades poor

Oil leak

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear wiper blade split

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 12 Oct 2012 117,386 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jun 2012 46,237 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2012 46,237 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 113,849 miles

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 26 Sep 2011

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front tyres wearing edges

Fail 16 Sep 2011 113,633 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

wear in steering joints & system,os inner cv joint worn, front engine mount worn, Nsr & nsf tyre wearing,

Fail 18 Jun 2011

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2010 95,693 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 95,693 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2009 81,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wiper blade torn

Fail 6 Jan 2009 81,051 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front wiper blade torn

Pass 8 Jan 2008 66,764 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 66,764 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 64,070 miles

clicking noise detected when on over run from emmisions test

oil and grease on lower bulk head area

Pass 1 Nov 2006 49,412 miles

oil around steering rack and gearbox area

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 OKR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 OKR, 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 OKR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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