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BX53 FFC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1700cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,604 mi
Last recorded138,604 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX53 FFC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,700cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 138,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 128,631 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2016 128,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 119,032 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 109,036 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,036 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 98,163 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 90,167 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 78,099 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 78,099 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 66,375 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 66,375 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Nov 2009 54,267 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 49,127 miles

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight wear & knock in o/s/f link arm

Fail 3 Dec 2008 49,127 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

slight wear & knock in o/s/f link arm

Pass 17 Dec 2007 46,310 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 46,310 miles

Nearside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 39,252 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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BX53 FFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,700cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BX53 FFC, 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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BX53 FFC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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