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BF53 WJN

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

109,435 mi
Last recorded109,435 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 WJN
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2017 109,435 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 109,434 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine light lit

Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,194 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,260 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 77,777 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 71,469 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 71,468 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Nov 2012 65,472 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 65,217 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2012 65,217 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 58,183 miles

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

advise number plates more grey than black but appear black from 20 meters.

Pass 4 Nov 2010 48,860 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 40,492 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 36,539 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 31,180 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2007 24,838 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2007 24,838 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2006 18,929 miles

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

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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BF53 WJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BF53 WJN, 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 BF53 WJN registered?

BF53 WJN is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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