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BN53 EMF

2003 Vauxhall Astra

White Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2013
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

191,126 mi
Last recorded191,126 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 EMF
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2012 191,126 miles

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

exhaust bach box corroded.

exhaust back box bracket broken

Fail 25 Jul 2012 191,124 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

exhaust bach box corroded.

exhaust back box bracket broken

Pass 10 Aug 2011 166,781 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2011 166,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 149,954 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 149,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 130,938 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 130,938 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 3 Dec 2008 115,552 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 90,033 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 87,805 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 87,384 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2007 87,384 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2006 80,397 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 80,397 miles

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

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

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 EMF is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in White with a 1,686cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EMF, 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 EMF registered?

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

Is BN53 EMF safe to buy?

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