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BF53 DKY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

137,926 mi
Last recorded137,926 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 137,926 miles

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise child seats fitted to rear seat belts

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise n/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r brake slighty draging

advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise sill covers fitted

advise slight exhaust blow on rear pipe around mounting bracket

advise slight play in n/s/f top shocker mounting

Fail 28 Apr 2015 137,926 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise brake pedal rubber worn

advise child seats fitted to rear seat belts

advise headlamp lens deteriorated

advise n/s/f brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r brake pipe corroded

advise o/s/r brake slighty draging

advise o/s/r tyre worn on edges

advise rear coil springs corroded

advise sill covers fitted

advise slight exhaust blow on rear pipe around mounting bracket

advise slight play in n/s/f top shocker mounting

Pass 30 Apr 2014 129,600 miles

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre has low tread

Fail 22 Apr 2014 129,451 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f mirror cracked

o/s/r tyre has low tread

Fail 25 Apr 2013 122,972 miles

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

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear tyre treads getting low on edges

Pass 25 Apr 2013 122,972 miles

nearside rear coil spring corroded

rear tyre treads getting low on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2012 113,441 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 103,849 miles

both front tyre treads are bald on inner edges

front brake discs worn

nearside front top shocker mount worn

nearside rear coil spring corroding

rear exhaust joint corroding

Fail 28 Apr 2011 103,849 miles

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

both front tyre treads are bald on inner edges

front brake discs worn

nearside front top shocker mount worn

nearside rear coil spring corroding

rear exhaust joint corroding

Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,512 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2010 90,512 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,856 miles

front brake pads low recommend replacing asap

nearside front top shocker mount worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear coil springs corroding

Fail 29 Apr 2009 76,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake pads low recommend replacing asap

nearside front top shocker mount worn

nearside rear tyre perishing

rear coil springs corroding

Pass 13 Sep 2007 58,497 miles

no cap on gas filling point

offside front tyre is on 2mm (legal limit is 1.6mm)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 42,625 miles

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 DKY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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