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BD53 RZE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,649 mi
Last recorded104,649 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 RZE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 104,649 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear brake pipe corroded excessively. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge just 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside door mirror rear cover missing.

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 95,632 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Some play in both front top strut mountings

Fail 6 Dec 2019 95,468 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no aim at all (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Some play in both front top strut mountings

Pass 14 Dec 2018 86,439 miles

advise attention to bonnet release .......

n/s & o/s/f brake hose ferules corroding .........

rear exhaust right hand hanger broken .......

Pass 2 Dec 2017 74,491 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner edges.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Oil leak From engine. ()

Rear Exhaust silencer corroded.

Pass 8 Dec 2016 60,680 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 7 Dec 2016 60,680 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Dec 2015 60,448 miles

rear silencer outer casing slightly corroded but not leaking exhaust gases.

Fail 8 Dec 2015 60,448 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at front to n/s/f flexi hose badly corroded. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe at front to o/s/f flexi hose badly corroded. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from front to n/s/r badly corroded. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe excessively corroded brake pipe from front to o/s/r badly corroded. (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Dec 2014 58,773 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Dec 2013 57,058 miles

Both side sill covers fitted

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Wheel covers fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre perishing due to its age (3903) 185/65/15 88T

Fail 13 Dec 2012 55,338 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 55,338 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 14 Dec 2011 51,261 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Fail 10 Dec 2010 47,176 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 47,176 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 42,792 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 38,536 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,823 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 25,069 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 RZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RZE, 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 RZE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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