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BF53 DJY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Lpg 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi
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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2021 151,367 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 148,574 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 145,608 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 142,798 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2017 137,947 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2016 131,629 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 125,972 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 121,909 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 116,462 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2012 109,915 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2011 101,801 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 101,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2010 83,213 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 83,213 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 64,146 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 41,953 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 29,014 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 21,583 miles

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

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

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

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 DJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 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 DJY, 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 BF53 DJY registered?

BF53 DJY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 November 2003.

Is BF53 DJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 DJY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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