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BF53 MYR

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

112,890 mi
Last recorded112,890 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MYR
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2019 112,890 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2019 112,890 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2018 109,373 miles

major oil leak

Fail 25 Apr 2018 109,287 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

major oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2017 101,140 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coolant leak from water pump

front brake discs pitted

rear brake discs pitted

major oil leak from engine

Pass 28 Apr 2016 91,956 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not down to cords

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre treads splitting on inner sidewall

tailgate brake light inop

Fail 21 Apr 2016 91,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Nearside Front tyre has cut on inner sidewall but not down to cords

Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear brake slighty binding

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both front tyre treads splitting on inner sidewall

tailgate brake light inop

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,009 miles

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

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2014 75,990 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 75,990 miles

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

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

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

check engine light on

Pass 26 Apr 2013 68,870 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 60,549 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 54,215 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 54,215 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 48,650 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust centre and rear boxes slightly corroded.

n/s/r tyre tread beginning to perish/crack.

n/s/r wheel rim is buckled.

o/s/r tyre tread beginning to perish/crack.

o/s/r wheel rim has a slight buckle.

Fail 4 Apr 2009 43,312 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 43,312 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2008 36,622 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 31,765 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 31,765 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2006 25,330 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 MYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 MYR, 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 MYR is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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