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DF53 BVT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

96,764 mi
Last recorded96,764 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2012 96,764 miles

Emissons readings erratic, engine showing signs of burning oil and over heating

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front brake disc's worn

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated and has sidewall damage

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 96,764 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Exhaust back box corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside and offside front brake disc's worn

Nearside front wiper blade split

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

Offside front tyre deteriorated and has sidewall damage

Offside rear tyre punctured in shoulder

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 86,246 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2010 63,014 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 50,645 miles

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

Fail 12 Dec 2008 50,645 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 37,355 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 24,461 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 BVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BVT, 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 BVT registered?

DF53 BVT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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