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BF53 GCO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

119,170 mi
Last recorded119,170 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2017 119,170 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 115,023 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Fail 16 Nov 2016 115,022 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flaxi pipe (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe modified but not seriously weakened (3.6.A.3)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 112,855 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2014 108,483 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2014 108,466 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 103,375 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 99,355 miles

Rear exhaust box is heavily corroded and the rear joint flange of the middle section is also badly corroded

Pass 18 Jun 2010 82,982 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,204 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 58,485 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 48,469 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 32,924 miles

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

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,687 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 GCO 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 86.7%.

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 GCO, 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 GCO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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