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BF53 NBD

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,650 mi
Last recorded62,650 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 62,650 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 62,650 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision loose (3.3.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 16 May 2016 58,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has small cut

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 16 May 2016 58,771 miles

Nearside Front Outer tyre wall has small cut

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 May 2015 55,140 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 16 Jun 2014 53,427 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 52,400 miles

brake pedal anti-slip wearing thin

exhaust rear silencer outer casing deteriorated

Pass 12 Jun 2012 51,745 miles

rear box corroded

Pass 16 Jun 2011 50,965 miles

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

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

front no. plate faded

Pass 2 Jul 2010 49,664 miles

front pads and discs wearing

Pass 29 May 2009 41,424 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 29,758 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 18,119 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 NBD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 NBD, 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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What year was BF53 NBD registered?

BF53 NBD is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is BF53 NBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 NBD shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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