MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
176,000 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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.
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
lpg gas cap missing
lpg gas cap missing
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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