MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
51,328 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe broken (7.1.2)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking flexible pipe (3.6.A.1)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
nail in n/s rear tyre
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Braking system leaking flexible brake pipe to caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
nail in n/s rear tyre
cracks in n/s rear tyre in tread
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
cracks in n/s rear tyre in tread
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Centre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Oil leak
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
only half of o/s washer working
tyres slightly agecracked in places-o/s/f tyre sidewall surface cut and edge of tread scrubbing
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
surface cut on o/s/f tyre sidewall
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
unable to open nearside rear door from exterior
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?
Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN53 HLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Green with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
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 HLE, 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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BN53 HLE is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 13 October 2003.
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