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BN53 BXF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

128,361 mi
Last recorded128,361 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 BXF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2020 128,361 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 128,321 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2019 121,902 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2019 121,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 111,183 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, at mounting points in wheel arch. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing In tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded at clip. (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 11 Oct 2017 103,447 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer shoulder

Nearside Front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated

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

engine light on

Pass 10 Oct 2016 95,015 miles

Nearside rear tyre is worn

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2016 94,806 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Nearside rear tyre is worn

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 86,777 miles

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted , unable to carry out a full inspection of adult seatbelt

Fail 5 Oct 2015 86,715 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted , unable to carry out a full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 30 Oct 2014 76,974 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 76,974 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 72,961 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,790 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 63,790 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 52,476 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2009 44,623 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs look worn

rear exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,623 miles

front brake discs look worn

rear exhaust in poor condition

sill covers fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2008 34,757 miles

Nearside rear tyre almost bald on inner edge, and worn uneven.

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

Pass 27 Oct 2007 21,352 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 21,352 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 11,821 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2006 10,544 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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BN53 BXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BN53 BXF, 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 BN53 BXF registered?

BN53 BXF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is BN53 BXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 BXF shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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