MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
215,299 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside rear wheel arch taped over
Oil leak, but not excessive level on minimum on dipstick (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Underbody & suspension components corroded
side skirts fitted
Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
front and rear suspension corroded/ front sub frame corroded/ under body corroded/ rear beam corroded/ rear springs corroded/ front suspension arms corroded
under covers fitted/ wheel covers fitted
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded.
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded.
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Offside Rear Shock Absorber Corroded.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline pipes / brake fluid change (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrosion on front sub frasme x wishbones /
heavy corrosion on rear shocks / all exhaust rubbers need replacing / rear box rubbers split / corrosion on suspension units
n/s headlight little loose but no effecting aim / sill x under covers fitted / slight oil leak / wheel covers fitted / corrosion on o/s/f spring
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainline pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
brake fluid slight discolour [adv change fluid ]
n/s head light mount loose / not affecting patton / n/s/f side light little dim / sill x under covers fitted / front sub frame corroding / rear shocks corroding
rear box corroding / exhaust rubbers splitting / o/s/f spring corroding / corrosion on suspension units
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both mainline pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
brake fluid slight discolour [adv change fluid ]
n/s head light mount loose / not affecting patton / n/s/f side light little dim / sill x under covers fitted / front sub frame corroding / rear shocks corroding
rear box corroding / exhaust rubbers splitting / o/s/f spring corroding / corrosion on suspension units
Brake pipe slightly damaged mainline pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
corrsosion on front sub frame / slight twist on o./s/f flexi hose / chip on zone b /
o/s/f spring corroding /
sill x under covers fitted / rear shocks corroding / slight play in front drop links / rear box corroding / rear mount splitting /
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible lens (4.1.4 (c))
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible lens (4.1.4 (c))
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mainline (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to conpensator (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
chip on zone B of screen
corrosion on front sub frame / sill x under covers fitted / slight twist on o/s/f flexi hose
rear shocks corroding / slight play in front drop links / rear box corroding / rear box mount splitting / o/s/f spring corroding
Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak from rocker cover gasket
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/65r15 (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Oil leak from rocker cover gasket
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 185/65r15 (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
middle exhaust rubbers broken
Brake pipe slightly damaged offside rear (2.2.D.2b)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
exhaust centre & rear boxs rusty
slight corrosion on front brake discs
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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BF53 DDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 BF53 DDL, 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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BF53 DDL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2003.
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