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BF53 DJE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

214,000 mi
Last recorded214,000 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 214,000 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2019 200,154 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 200,154 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases And rear (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 177,246 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 177,246 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 161,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Dec 2016 161,680 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 144,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade condition

Nearside wiper blade condition

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear tyre perishing

engine oil leak

items removed from drivers view before test

Fail 5 Dec 2015 144,834 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper blade condition

Nearside wiper blade condition

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake pipe corroding

Offside Rear tyre perishing

engine oil leak

items removed from drivers view before test

Pass 23 Dec 2014 129,077 miles

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Dec 2014 129,066 miles

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

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Dec 2013 119,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 115,366 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2011 106,745 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

front exhaust in poor condition

Fail 29 Dec 2010 89,650 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2010 89,650 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 76,752 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 76,752 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 69,315 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 62,633 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2008 62,633 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Oil leak

h/lamps poor aim/pattern

rear top shock bushes movement

wipers smearing

Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 42,859 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 42,859 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 DJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DJE, 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 DJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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