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BD53 NYY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

138,416 mi
Last recorded138,416 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 NYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 138,416 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 130,909 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2017 130,909 miles

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 126,696 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2016 126,696 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 120,466 miles

Front brake discs worn and partially corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2015 120,466 miles

Front brake discs worn and partially corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs partially corroded

offside front tyre worn more on very inner edge

Pass 27 Nov 2013 108,967 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 102,412 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2011 96,696 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2011 96,696 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,288 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 84,128 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2009 84,128 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 74,435 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 66,754 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 60,934 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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BD53 NYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BD53 NYY, 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 BD53 NYY registered?

BD53 NYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 24 November 2003.

Is BD53 NYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD53 NYY shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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