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BF53 GBY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2018
Tests12 (12 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

151,719 mi
Last recorded151,719 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass
Pass 19 Dec 2017 151,719 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2016 131,375 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 107,874 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 87,537 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 79,731 miles

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

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

both sides front brake pads unable to see

both sides front tyre low

Pass 17 Oct 2012 69,306 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 62,354 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 56,285 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 2 Oct 2009 49,941 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 42,191 miles

front engine / gearbox mount broken

Pass 27 Sep 2007 32,343 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 18,044 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 GBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GBY, 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 GBY registered?

BF53 GBY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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