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BN53 EJE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

201,029 mi
Last recorded201,029 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EJE
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2014 201,029 miles

both rear coil springs corroded

diesel dampness around fuel tank

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 10 Nov 2014 201,029 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear coil springs corroded

diesel dampness around fuel tank

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2013 190,472 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

corrosion to rear section of exhaust

Fail 26 Nov 2012 181,328 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs getting in a poor condition

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2012 181,328 miles

centre and rear exhaust corroded

front brake discs getting in a poor condition

o/s/r coil spring corroded

Pass 19 Dec 2011 171,913 miles

front brake discs worn/corroded

rear number plate lamps dull

Pass 5 Jan 2011 163,617 miles

centre and rear exhaust starting to corrode

front brake discs getting in a poor condition

inspection light on

slight movement to n/s/f droplink

Pass 8 Dec 2009 154,599 miles

front brake discs getting in a poor condition

front wipers split

n/s/f and both rear tyres wearing close to the legal limit

rear exhaust box getting in a poor condition

service light on

slight movement to n/s/f droplink

Pass 19 Dec 2008 144,878 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 134,685 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 117,707 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Dec 2006 117,682 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 117,614 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 117,614 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 EJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJE, 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 EJE registered?

BN53 EJE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 11 September 2003.

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