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BD53 PFK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

105,382 mi
Last recorded105,382 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PFK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2023 105,382 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and slight play (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 25 Oct 2022 98,540 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 88,581 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Oct 2021 88,581 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both rear (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 82,498 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slight corosion

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front brake disc slight corosion

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 80,812 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 80,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 79,492 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 76,525 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 71,958 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 71,958 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 67,546 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2015 67,546 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2014 64,490 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 64,490 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 59,195 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,733 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 49,004 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 46,006 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 41,554 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 33,938 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 25,921 miles

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 PFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PFK, 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 PFK registered?

BD53 PFK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is BD53 PFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 PFK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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