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BN53 DFF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,277 mi
Last recorded94,277 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 94,277 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit & worn heavily on inner edges close to excess

front inner brake pads worn close to limit

slight corrosion nearside front metal brake pipe

Fail 5 Sep 2018 94,211 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer input pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

both front tyres worn close to limit & worn heavily on inner edges close to excess

centre exhaust rubber broken

front inner brake pads worn close to limit

slight corrosion nearside front metal brake pipe

Pass 9 Sep 2017 84,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 75,843 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

no centre rear seat belt at time or test

Fail 8 Sep 2016 75,843 miles

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

no centre rear seat belt at time or test

two exhaust rubbers missing

Pass 10 Sep 2015 68,123 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking

creaking noise from steering/suspension on lock to lock

Pass 2 Sep 2014 61,069 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)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage and wearing on edges.

Pass 4 Sep 2013 55,164 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 Sep 2013 55,164 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2012 48,760 miles

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

nearside mirror cover missing

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight damage offside rear lamp

Fail 3 Sep 2012 48,760 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

nearside mirror cover missing

rear exhaust deteriorating

slight damage offside rear lamp

Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,731 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside rear tyre close to limit

nearside rear tyre worn on edges

offside rear light lens damaged

offside rear tyre wearing low

offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust mounting deteriorating

slight play in nearside front drop link

Pass 2 Sep 2010 36,260 miles

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

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

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

damage to offside rear light cluster

nearside front door mirror cover missing

Pass 7 Sep 2009 30,469 miles

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

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

osr tyre worn outer edge

slight damage osr light unit

Fail 7 Sep 2009 30,464 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f) DANGEROUS

Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d) DANGEROUS

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

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

osr tyre worn outer edge

slight damage osr light unit

Pass 4 Sep 2008 24,641 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,319 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 9,638 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 7,996 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 DFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 BN53 DFF, 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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BN53 DFF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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