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BF53 DGZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2014
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

176,000 mi
Last recorded176,000 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2013
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DGZ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2013 176,000 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 176,000 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Underbody & sill covers.

engine oil leak.

exhaust sytem deteriorated.

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

inner wheel arch [x4] cover[s] fitted.

Pass 11 Apr 2012 165,610 miles

both front upper suspension bushes/bearings have slight wear

both rear upper shock absorber bushes have slight wear

center and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

engine has a slight oil leak from cylinder head area

Fail 10 Apr 2012 165,610 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both front upper suspension bushes/bearings have slight wear

both rear upper shock absorber bushes have slight wear

center and rear exhaust sections have some deterioration

engine has a slight oil leak from cylinder head area

Pass 17 Jun 2010 138,622 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 16 Jun 2010 138,614 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

o/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge

Fail 8 May 2009 120,244 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

lpg gas cap missing

Pass 8 May 2009 120,244 miles

lpg gas cap missing

Pass 18 Apr 2008 99,243 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2008 99,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 25 Oct 2006 69,856 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 69,856 miles

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

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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BF53 DGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 BF53 DGZ, 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 DGZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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