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BF53 YNM

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

96,274 mi
Last recorded96,274 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YNM
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2014 96,274 miles

EML DISPLAYED REQUIRES FAULT CODES READ

Fail 23 Jul 2014 96,272 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

EML DISPLAYED REQUIRES FAULT CODES READ

Pass 12 Jul 2013 88,730 miles

Engine management light on

Nail nearside rear tyre

Fail 12 Jul 2013 88,730 miles

Engine management light on

Nail nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Aug 2012 80,516 miles

Engine warning light staying on

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

Offside front door mirror outer casing missing

Fail 2 Aug 2012 80,515 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Engine warning light staying on

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

Offside front door mirror outer casing missing

Pass 21 Jul 2011 70,053 miles

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

o/s sill cover damaged

Fail 21 Jul 2011 70,051 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and showing wear

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 58,904 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 48,680 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Aug 2008 37,439 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine mill light on

Fail 7 Aug 2008 37,439 miles

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine mill light on

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,917 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 18,757 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 YNM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YNM, 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 YNM registered?

BF53 YNM is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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