MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
220,827 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Lower Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake cable insecure Handbrake Cables (3.5.1d)
Rear Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt ns/os (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ns/os (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner/Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded ns/os (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing ns/os (2.7.2a)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush ns/os (2.7.4)
Front Headlamps Fading
Front coil spring corroded ns/os (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Slight Corrosion Under Vehicle
Slight Oil Leak
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Boot doesn't open
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
oil leak under vehicle
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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 DKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 DKK, 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 DKK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2003.
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