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BD53 PGE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

95,451 mi
Last recorded95,451 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 PGE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2016 95,451 miles

Engine warning light on

Rear exhaust box corroded and bracket broken

Fail 19 Oct 2016 95,445 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine warning light on

Headlamps deteriorated reducing beam image

Offside front wheel damaged

Rear exhaust box corroded and bracket broken

Pass 6 Oct 2015 85,239 miles

Coolant leak (hose insecure)

Exhaust system very deteriorated

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 74,814 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

rear exhaust corriored

Fail 6 Oct 2014 74,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

coolant low

horn hanging down

rear exhaust corriored

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,665 miles

Engine viberates at idle (possibly duel mass fly wheel deterioration)

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,665 miles

Engine viberates at idle (possibly duel mass fly wheel deterioration)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre perished

Rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Slight oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2012 55,463 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 50,284 miles

Both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 14 Apr 2010 44,764 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 37,720 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 28,915 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 19,961 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 PGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 PGE, 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 PGE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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