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BN53 HLC

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Red Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

111,625 mi
Last recorded111,625 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 HLC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2024 111,625 miles

Coil spring corroded Both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Front inner edges worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 110,347 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 110,347 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 106,624 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 102,720 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 99,824 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 99,821 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Dec 2018 93,889 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2017 88,408 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 81,777 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 81,774 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 76,553 miles

Rear exhaust corroded & dented

Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,100 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 69,100 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2014 61,345 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,275 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 54,275 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2012 47,151 miles

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2011 40,583 miles

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

high handbrake travel

slight play in top nearside front suspention mount

Pass 8 Jan 2010 32,687 miles

exhaust back box in poor condition

Pass 7 Jan 2009 26,831 miles

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

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 15 Jan 2008 17,186 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 6,968 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2006 6,640 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 HLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Red with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 HLC, 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 HLC registered?

BN53 HLC is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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