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BF53 GDZ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

133,366 mi
Last recorded133,366 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2021 133,366 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Lens deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Top mount has play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 129,192 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Center to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Chip to screen

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Both nearside and offside tyres perished/cracked

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2019 126,899 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Fail 7 Nov 2019 126,899 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heavily corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2018 122,961 miles

offside headlight aim poor

front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2017 117,875 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre and rear joints (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

chips to windscreen

engine management light illuminated

offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,911 miles

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

engine / gearbox lower mounting bush

slight oil leak from engine

Fail 22 Nov 2016 113,911 miles

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

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

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

engine / gearbox lower mounting bush

slight oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Nov 2015 109,739 miles

Engine oil leak

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 109,739 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Engine oil leak

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 101,072 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 101,072 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 92,672 miles

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

n/s/r tyre age cracking

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 12 Nov 2012 84,117 miles

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

rear exhaust mount weld broken

Pass 14 Nov 2011 74,929 miles

185/65 R15 H

Advise the tracking to be checked and or adjusted due to the Excessive wear on the outter edges on both front tyres

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside rear tyre in a very poor condition

Oil leak

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

both front discs in a very poor condition - heavily lipped /worn

Nearside rear tyre in a very poor condition - and also has a deep cut very close to cords

Fail 14 Nov 2011 74,929 miles

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

185/65 R15 H

Advise the tracking to be checked and or adjusted due to the Excessive wear on the outter edges on both front tyres

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside rear tyre in a very poor condition

Oil leak

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

both front discs in a very poor condition - heavily lipped /worn

Nearside rear tyre in a very poor condition - and also has a deep cut very close to cords

Pass 22 Nov 2010 67,034 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 57,152 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 42,917 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 14 Nov 2007 30,938 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 21,609 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 20,908 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2006 20,851 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)

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

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 GDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 GDZ, 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 GDZ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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