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B153 TON

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 2198cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

168,288 mi
Last recorded168,288 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB153 TON
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,198cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2025 168,288 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2024 159,521 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2024 159,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 150,798 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2023 150,798 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2022 147,769 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2022 147,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 138,327 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 138,189 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Oct 2020 130,203 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,692 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 118,692 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 106,020 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 93,505 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 84,839 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 84,832 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,073 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,073 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 68,816 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 62,332 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 59,939 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 59,937 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,801 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 55,670 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 47,576 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 44,734 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 43,274 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 37,349 miles

power steering belt not visable

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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B153 TON is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 2,198cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 B153 TON, 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 B153 TON registered?

B153 TON is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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