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BP53 CUJ

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,017 mi
Last recorded91,017 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 CUJ
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,017 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner edge in poor condition

Fail 4 Mar 2014 91,016 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/r tyre inner edge in poor condition

Pass 1 May 2013 79,410 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 79,410 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2012 63,646 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 59,702 miles

Battery insecure

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

Pass 5 Jun 2010 54,173 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 43,879 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 42,690 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2007 35,730 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2007 29,544 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 29,053 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 29,053 miles

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

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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BP53 CUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP53 CUJ, 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 BP53 CUJ registered?

BP53 CUJ is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 17 December 2003.

Is BP53 CUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 CUJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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