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CF53 BZL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,303 mi
Last recorded84,303 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 BZL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 84,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front also nearside rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 84,303 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside and nearside front also nearside rear inner (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp aim too low Offside and nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 82,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 82,374 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front and rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 80,736 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 78,264 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside headlight lenses discoloured (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Mar 2016 78,264 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Offside and nearside headlight lenses discoloured (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

coil spring corroded ALL (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 73,180 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 21 Feb 2015 73,180 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear exhaust section

Fail 12 Feb 2014 66,034 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 66,034 miles

Corrosion in rear exhaust section

Pass 28 Feb 2013 62,374 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Fail 28 Feb 2013 62,374 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

centre and rear exhaust sections corroded

Pass 29 Feb 2012 58,561 miles

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

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

centre exhaust section corroded

nearside front tyre tread worn to 2mm

Pass 15 Feb 2011 53,825 miles

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

offside front anti-roll bar link dust boots split

Fail 15 Feb 2011 53,825 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

offside front anti-roll bar link dust boots split

Pass 9 Mar 2010 49,290 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 46,522 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2008 37,938 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2007 26,670 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 26,670 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 24,691 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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CF53 BZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CF53 BZL, 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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CF53 BZL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 November 2003.

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