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BF53 UWP

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

99,553 mi
Last recorded99,553 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 UWP
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 99,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear by fuel filter corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both corners corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn inner edge (215/45r17) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Apr 2021 92,522 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2020 86,979 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 80,889 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 74,515 miles

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

Various front and rear suspension components have corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2016 72,883 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 69,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s rear inner tyre wall perishing strongly advise

Pass 9 Sep 2014 59,614 miles

engine management light on

Pass 9 Sep 2013 47,562 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 47,562 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 39,580 miles

earth wire on battery loose

rubber strip on sill come away

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,568 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,475 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 36,965 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 31,697 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2006 24,796 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 UWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UWP, 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 UWP registered?

BF53 UWP is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BF53 UWP shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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