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BD53 TJU

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,080 mi
Last recorded85,080 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 TJU
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Nov 2020 85,080 miles

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

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 84,208 miles

Front slight leak from steering rack

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

Fail 19 Nov 2019 84,208 miles

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front slight leak from steering rack

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,346 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osf brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear silencer corroded

Fail 21 Nov 2018 81,346 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr and osf brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear rear silencer corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2017 78,147 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 74,725 miles

Front brake pads on 80% worn

Nearside Handbrake efficiency low on nearside (just ok for mot)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 70,261 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 70,261 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 65,847 miles

back box corroded

slight leak from power steering rack

Fail 19 Nov 2014 65,847 miles

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

back box corroded

slight leak from power steering rack

Pass 18 Nov 2013 61,006 miles

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

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

exhaust tail pipe outer skin rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2012 55,403 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,583 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2010 44,895 miles

exhaust back box peeling

play in nearside front top mount

rusty front brake pipes

small chip in screen

Pass 19 Nov 2009 39,387 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 39,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,252 miles

PLAY IN NEARSIDE FRONT SHOCKABSORBER TOP MOUNTING

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED ZONE "A" (MAY SPREAD)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 19,981 miles

slight play in nearside front top shockabsorber top mounting

windscreen chipped zone "a"

Pass 3 Nov 2006 6,278 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 TJU 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 TJU, 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 TJU registered?

BD53 TJU is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 December 2003.

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