MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,955 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
exhaust system deteriorating
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt cracking (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear wiper blade split
exhaust system deteriorating
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
oil leak
rear exhaust section deteriorating
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment both (2.5.A.1c)
oil leak
rear exhaust section deteriorating
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Oil leak
temp fuel cap fitted - slight blow front exhaust flexi pipe - rear exhaust section corroded & deteriorated
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
temp fuel cap fitted - slight blow front exhaust flexi pipe - rear exhaust section corroded & deteriorated
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
gearbox oil leak
rear exhaust rear mounting bracket broken
rear exhaust section deteriorating
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
gearbox oil leak
rear exhaust section deteriorating
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
gearbox oil leak
rear exhaust section deteriorating
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
There was no oil registering on dip stick prior to test oil now added !!
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
There was no oil registering on dip stick prior to test oil now added !!
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BD53 OYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 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 OYU, 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 OYU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 14 November 2003.
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