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DF53 BJX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

78,658 mi
Last recorded78,658 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 BJX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2016 78,658 miles

Offside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Dec 2016 78,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Upper coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 76,840 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 29 May 2014 75,215 miles
Fail 28 May 2014 75,209 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2013 70,947 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 63,363 miles

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

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX SKIN RUSTING

Pass 31 May 2011 52,653 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 52,599 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f an o/s/f tyres worn uneven tread an low tread /// rear silancer cover corroded /// n/s/f wiper rubber perished

Pass 19 May 2010 47,570 miles

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

rear exhaust rusty

Fail 19 May 2010 47,570 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 28 May 2009 42,796 miles

Front windscreen chipped in zone B

Rear exhaust silencer corroded .

Pass 30 May 2008 37,264 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 30,340 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 27,190 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 27,190 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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DF53 BJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DF53 BJX, 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 DF53 BJX registered?

DF53 BJX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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