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BD53 WEV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,504 mi
Last recorded110,504 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 WEV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 110,504 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

all brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear tyres has perishing cracks

Pass 1 Oct 2015 103,892 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 103,892 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 97,213 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 90,583 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 85,182 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 79,958 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 71,792 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 61,237 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 61,237 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 51,910 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 41,615 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 31,063 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 31,063 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

1 x nail/ 1 x screw in treaded area of nearside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded (not leaking)

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 WEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WEV, 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 WEV registered?

BD53 WEV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is BD53 WEV safe to buy?

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