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BF53 YLO

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

69,986 mi
Last recorded69,986 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YLO
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 69,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 68,895 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak

engine noisey

Fail 30 May 2019 68,895 miles

Emissions not tested lack of engine coolant (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak backbox blowing (8.2.2.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged corroded and leaking (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

coolant leak

engine noisey

Pass 25 May 2018 67,510 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 67,510 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both bent (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 66,129 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 66,126 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly top mount lift (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split +blowing (7.1.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f + n/s/f + n/s/r tyre treads worn (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively o/s/f + n/s/f (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 64,761 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount very slight lift (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 63,257 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 61,836 miles

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

Fail 21 Jun 2014 61,836 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 59,775 miles

Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 57,115 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 54,080 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 51,154 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2009 43,217 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 40,646 miles

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

engine management warning light on!

Pass 31 Aug 2007 26,665 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2006 14,506 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

rear box slight corrosion

Pass 3 Jul 2006 14,506 miles

rear box slight corrosion

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 YLO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YLO, 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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BF53 YLO is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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