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DF53 BXM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,346 mi
Last recorded46,346 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 BXM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2024 46,346 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 45,500 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 26 Jul 2023 45,500 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Aug 2022 44,403 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 4 Aug 2022 44,403 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2021 42,143 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 May 2020 40,364 miles

Offside Front top mount slight play

Pass 4 Mar 2019 38,373 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 36,863 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 36,862 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2017 34,338 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 33,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 33,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,518 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 29,044 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 27,664 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Fail 31 Jul 2012 27,664 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,847 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 23,363 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 21,246 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 21,246 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 18,855 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2006 16,526 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 BXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 BXM, 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 BXM registered?

DF53 BXM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 15 December 2003.

Is DF53 BXM safe to buy?

The MOT history for DF53 BXM shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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