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BF53 MZJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

101,323 mi
Last recorded101,323 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 MZJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2020 101,323 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2019 91,352 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output o/s/f and n/s/f (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 89,164 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s/f and n/s/f (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 86,045 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 86,045 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 82,504 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just passing low mot criteria (2.2.C.1c)

advise park brake performance just met and should be checked

both front tyres close to wear markers

Fail 21 Sep 2016 82,504 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt just passing low mot criteria (2.2.C.1c)

advise park brake performance just met and should be checked

both front tyres close to wear markers

Pass 23 Sep 2015 78,981 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 75,694 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,694 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2012 67,394 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 62,118 miles

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

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

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

brake pipe to offside rear flexy pipe slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 56,945 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 51,401 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 45,733 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,966 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 33,367 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2006 33,358 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 MZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 MZJ, 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 MZJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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