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BF53 GDK

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

75,821 mi
Last recorded75,821 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 GDK
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 75,821 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 75,821 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 71,317 miles

Central Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint drop link arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,008 miles

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

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

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

Rusty brake pipes: N/S rear & front to rears

Pass 11 Jan 2016 62,100 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded long pipe from front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 57,388 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriate

Fail 17 Jan 2015 57,388 miles

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust silencer starting to deteriate

Pass 18 Jan 2014 53,388 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2013 49,116 miles

rear exhaust starting to deteriate

Fail 19 Jan 2013 49,116 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 44,934 miles

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriotated

Fail 14 Jan 2012 44,934 miles

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

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

rear exhaust silencer deteriotated

Pass 15 Jan 2011 40,664 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 35,308 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2009 35,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 29,964 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 3 Oct 2007 23,689 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Fail 9 Oct 2006 18,501 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Spare tyre defective

Pass 9 Oct 2006 18,501 miles

Spare tyre defective

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 GDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GDK, 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 GDK is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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