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BD53 PCV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2019
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,613 mi
Last recorded133,613 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PCV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2017 133,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, 225/45W17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, 225/45W17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Dec 2017 133,609 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, 225/45W17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge, 225/45W17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 126,105 miles

slight play in both sides track control arm

Fail 12 Jan 2017 126,105 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

slight play in both sides track control arm

Pass 6 Jan 2016 116,620 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 109,496 miles

Oil leak

air con radiator damaged

Fail 4 Nov 2011 109,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Battery insecure

Coolant leak

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

air con radiator damaged

engine mangement light staying on

Pass 18 Nov 2010 90,758 miles

exhaust back box outer skin corroding.

n/s front roll bar link worn.

o/s and n/s rear alloys slightly buckled.

Fail 17 Nov 2010 90,611 miles

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

exhaust back box outer skin corroding.

n/s front roll bar link worn.

o/s and n/s rear alloys slightly buckled.

Pass 23 Nov 2009 82,636 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 20 Nov 2009 82,577 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 18 Nov 2008 74,390 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s front tyre cracking on outer wall

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2008 74,390 miles

Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

O/s front tyre cracking on outer wall

Oil leak

Pass 25 Oct 2007 69,457 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 65,437 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 PCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 PCV, 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 PCV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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