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BF53 YGL

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

63,759 mi
Last recorded63,759 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YGL
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2015 63,759 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 60,168 miles

cuts in n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Fail 22 Oct 2014 60,167 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

cuts in n/s rear tyre inner sidewall

Pass 17 Oct 2013 57,479 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 55,137 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2012 55,137 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 52,790 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)

Fail 18 Oct 2011 52,790 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 50,099 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 46,182 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 40,725 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,325 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 36,325 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 30,499 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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BF53 YGL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 BF53 YGL, 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 YGL registered?

BF53 YGL is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BF53 YGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 YGL shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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