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BF53 YZT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

94,071 mi
Last recorded94,071 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 YZT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 94,071 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2016 89,640 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

fuel lines have surface corrosion

oil residue

sports lowering springs fitted

various brake lines signs of surface corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2015 83,639 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 83,534 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Dec 2014 77,205 miles

offside rear tyre starting to mis-shape

Fail 5 Dec 2014 77,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

offside rear tyre starting to mis-shape

Pass 10 Dec 2013 69,202 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,705 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 56,898 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2011 56,898 miles

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

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,131 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 45,426 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 45,426 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2008 39,941 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2007 31,344 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 24,907 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 24,361 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 YZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YZT, 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 YZT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 26 October 2003.

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