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BF53 SWY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

117,622 mi
Last recorded117,622 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 SWY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2011 117,622 miles

offside front tyre 2mm

Fail 9 Sep 2011 117,622 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside front tyre 2mm

Pass 10 Sep 2010 101,204 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2010 101,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 80,092 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 80,092 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 56,338 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 43,525 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 43,525 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,586 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 35,586 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 SWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 SWY, 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 SWY registered?

BF53 SWY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is BF53 SWY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 SWY shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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