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BJ53 NYY

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

65,990 mi
Last recorded65,990 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 NYY
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 25 Feb 2010 65,990 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

osr splash guards insecure

rear number plate slightly water ingressed

sill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Pass 25 Feb 2010 65,990 miles

osr splash guards insecure

rear number plate slightly water ingressed

sill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribed areas

Fail 15 Feb 2010 65,737 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Front bumper insecure

os repeter lense missing

osr splash guard insecure

rear num plate slightly water ingressed + delamanating

sill guards and splash guards fitted giving limited access to prescribedc areas

Fail 31 Jan 2009 56,591 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jan 2009 56,591 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 47,900 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 36,879 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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BJ53 NYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ53 NYY, 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 BJ53 NYY registered?

BJ53 NYY is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is BJ53 NYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 NYY shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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