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BN53 DFX

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

103,220 mi
Last recorded103,220 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 DFX
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2017 103,220 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 103,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 94,154 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 81,192 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 74,261 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

oil pressure switch leaking

Pass 23 Sep 2013 63,510 miles

N/S Mirror Cracked

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

Rear Exhaust BoxOuter Skin Corroded

Fail 23 Sep 2013 63,506 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S Mirror Cracked

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

Rear Exhaust BoxOuter Skin Corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2012 51,041 miles

rear silencer starting to deterirote

Pass 1 Sep 2011 43,555 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 38,541 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 31,298 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 31,298 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 23,972 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 17,050 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 11,358 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 10,381 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 DFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN53 DFX?

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What year was BN53 DFX registered?

BN53 DFX is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is BN53 DFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN53 DFX shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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