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BN53 MZV

2003 Vauxhall Astra

Silver Diesel 1686cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,672 mi
Last recorded222,672 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Vauxhall Astra74,512 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN53 MZV
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,686cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2016 222,672 miles

oil leak

Fail 3 Feb 2016 222,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 200,765 miles

Both front tyres are slightly worn on the inside edge

Fail 3 Feb 2015 200,760 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Feb 2014 179,543 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 166,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 5 Feb 2013 166,608 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 148,001 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 148,001 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 145,546 miles

Front Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine cutting out and not charging

Pass 1 Nov 2010 133,674 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 124,774 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 114,672 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 96,730 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 96,730 miles

Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake lever very stiff to operate suspect seizing

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 MZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra in Silver 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 MZV, 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 MZV is a 2003 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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