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83,264 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear, including arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust slightly deteriorated
underbody has corrosion
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust slightly deteriorated
underbody has corrosion
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both / also slightly perished (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BD53 THZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 THZ, 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 THZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 December 2003.
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