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DF53 BNO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Green Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

112,537 mi
Last recorded112,537 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 BNO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2021 112,537 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 112,536 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak radiator ()

Pass 2 Nov 2020 110,907 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 110,907 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/f wrong size (5.2.3 (b))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2019 109,405 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front-rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 107,231 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Nov 2018 107,231 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 104,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

eml on

Fail 23 Oct 2017 104,893 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front and o/s/r (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

eml on

Pass 29 Nov 2016 102,500 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Nov 2016 102,499 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 98,338 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 94,055 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 90,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Dec 2013 90,156 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 83,571 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 77,123 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 72,645 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 72,645 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2009 67,879 miles

O/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN OVERALL TYRE 90% WORN

Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,066 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2007 56,195 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 50,628 miles

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

both front discs slightly corroded

Pass 4 May 2006 50,617 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 50,616 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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 BNO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 BNO, 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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DF53 BNO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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