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BJ53 YPT

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

105,988 mi
Last recorded105,988 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 YPT
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2023 105,988 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front wishbone bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front wishbone bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2023 105,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front wishbone bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front wishbone bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 103,997 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front wishbone bushes (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam front wishbone bush (5.1.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 102,406 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 100,909 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 99,570 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,370 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 93,975 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 93,975 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Oct 2016 91,325 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 88,237 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 83,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 83,390 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,992 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2013 77,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,522 miles

advised slight corrosion @ rear silencer

Pass 26 Oct 2011 64,296 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,686 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 49,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2008 42,089 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 33,051 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 24,969 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 YPT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BJ53 YPT, 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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BJ53 YPT is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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