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BF53 ZDM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

75,400 mi
Last recorded75,400 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2017 75,400 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front springs becoming corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre becoming worn

o/s/r shock becoming corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2016 68,761 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all coil springs slightly corroded

Pass 25 Nov 2015 62,916 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to windscreen

Fail 25 Nov 2015 62,914 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

slight damage to windscreen

Pass 17 Nov 2014 56,860 miles

both front indicators becoming pale

Fail 17 Nov 2014 56,858 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both front indicators becoming pale

exhaust rubber hanger missing from back box (supported)

o/s/f tyre becoming perished & worn on edges (stepped tread)

o/s/r tyre becoming worn (3mm)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 48,645 miles

both front tyres becoming worn & worn on edges (stepped tread)

both rear tyres becoming cracked/perished

Fail 6 Nov 2013 48,643 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

both front tyres becoming worn & worn on edges (stepped tread)

both rear tyres becoming cracked/perished

both wiper blades split

Pass 28 Nov 2012 40,129 miles

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

both rear tyres perishing

rubber hanger missing from rear silencer but still supported

screw in o/s/r tyre

Pass 23 Nov 2011 30,633 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2010 25,448 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2009 19,600 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 14,133 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 8,681 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 2,824 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 ZDM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZDM, 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 ZDM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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