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BF53 DKX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

141,618 mi
Last recorded141,618 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 DKX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2017 141,618 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 Jan 2017 141,618 miles

Emissions not tested engine oilover filled (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb upside down (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect faded beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 134,606 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 134,606 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

engine oil low need pop up formot

Pass 26 Jan 2015 125,232 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhuast box deoturated rust and corrosions.

Pass 1 Feb 2014 119,762 miles

front and rear metal brake pipes starting to corrode

front chassis rusty

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Feb 2013 113,746 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2013 113,746 miles

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

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

n/s/f metal brake pipe starting to corrode

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Sep 2011 110,289 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 106,275 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 102,702 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 98,651 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 92,131 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 92,131 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

windscreen slightly damadged(stone chips)

Pass 18 Sep 2006 70,965 miles

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

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 DKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DKX, 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 DKX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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