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BN53 FCE

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

28,143 mi
Last recorded28,143 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 28,143 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

REAR EXHAUST BOX IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Pass 8 Aug 2023 28,064 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

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

REARBOX IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Pass 9 Aug 2022 27,995 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Fail 9 Aug 2022 27,995 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Pass 9 Aug 2021 27,950 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN POOR CONDITION

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing AND IN VERY POOR CONDITION (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS BUT STILL O/K

Pass 27 Jul 2020 27,870 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Both rear tyres cracking

Exhaust silencer corroded

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

Front and rear suspension and brake parts corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2019 27,796 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS DUE TO STANDING BUT STILL O/K

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2018 27,748 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

SURFACE CORROSION ALL STEERING AND SUSPENSION AND BRAKE PARTS DUE TO STANDING BUT STILL O/K

rear box in very poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2017 27,672 miles

Battery inscure but not likely to cause a problem

Both rear tyres stepped

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 2 Aug 2017 27,672 miles

Battery inscure but not likely to cause a problem

Both rear tyres stepped

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

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

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2016 27,623 miles

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Fail 9 Aug 2016 27,623 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

REAR BOX IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 3 Aug 2015 27,574 miles

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 3 Aug 2015 27,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front tyre worn low on edge and perished

Rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2014 27,483 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

rear box in poor condition

Fail 4 Aug 2014 27,483 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

both front tyres in poor condition

rear box in poor condition

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,324 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)

rear box in very poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2013 27,324 miles

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

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

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

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

rear box in very poor condition

Pass 15 Aug 2012 27,256 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)

Rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 9 Aug 2011 26,731 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)

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

Fail 9 Aug 2011 26,731 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 26,497 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Aug 2010 26,497 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 22,211 miles

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

trims fitted to the outer sills unable to fully inspect the prescribed areas

Pass 28 Jul 2008 16,321 miles

Covers over both door sills and inner front inner wings , not allowing full inspection

Pass 6 Aug 2007 10,120 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 8,258 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 FCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FCE, 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 FCE registered?

BN53 FCE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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The MOT history for BN53 FCE shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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