MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
84,303 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside and nearside front and rear (3.6.B.2c)
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)
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)
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)
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
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
Corrosion in rear exhaust section
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Corrosion in rear exhaust section
centre and rear exhaust sections corroded
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
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
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
offside front anti-roll bar link dust boots split
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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