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AX53 BNY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

88,401 mi
Last recorded88,401 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 BNY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 88,401 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 84,681 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 81,599 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inside face

Oil leak

Pass 3 Jun 2014 75,570 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 67,556 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 50,030 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 6 Jun 2011 51,459 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,459 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 49,334 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2009 44,577 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2008 39,887 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2007 34,751 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 27,060 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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AX53 BNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 AX53 BNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX53 BNY registered?

AX53 BNY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is AX53 BNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX53 BNY shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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